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Nina: This looks great. Sonny: Yeah. Thank you. You got to eat. Right. Okay. Let’s see. I little of this.

[ Chuckles ] You know, sonny, I’m sorry. It’s just — it’s — it’s no use because I just — I can’t sit here waiting for the results of my blood work. Not when my daughter’s life depends on me. Nina. I can’t believe I just said that. Nina. It’s all gonna work out. Yeah. I really love you for trying to distract me, but I need to get to the hospital, and I need to go now, okay?

[ Knock on door ] Hey. Hey. She went in the back, so she’s gonna come out. Hi! What are you doing here? Someone told me you can use a friend.

[ Monitor beeping ] Need something else to read? The good news is pashminas are still on trend for 2023. So all is right with the world.

[ Sighs ] Talk to me. This waiting is torture. I’m scared. I’m scared, too. Oh, hold that elevator! Dad? What are you doing here? N’neka, add mr. Bell’s drink to my tab. Generous. You were very effective in the game tonight. That’s what you pay me for. Money well spent. I wasn’t sure you would show, given recent events. My condolences. Now, why would the murder of my almost-girlfriend keep me from fulfilling my obligations? Shall we grab a table? What’s up? I warned cody about that woman. Why do you care what happens to cody? Please don’t ruin the moment. I’m unwinding from the day. What do you want? I’m here because of what you want. The divorce settlement agreement. Congratulations, ava, on getting everything you asked for and I’m losing the only thing that I treasure. Your father may not be the best option to raise the baby, but he’s the only option. Not necessarily. What? What about me?

[ Scoffs ]

[ Chuckles ] I mean, w-what about you? I’m sure you’ll be a good father someday in the far-off future. What if the future wasn’t so distant? You’re saying your father may not be able to raise the baby? I plan on making sure of it. I’m going for custody, trina. I just came to check on wiley. Ah, well, you, um — you just missed him. He went up to the main house with olivia for a sleepover with leo. Oh, that’s great. Yeah. Perfect distraction for him. I just stuck around to, um, lock up. Oh, um…okay. I’ll leave you to it. Hey, carly. Don’t go.

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Did sonny tell you? Sonny was kind enough to invite me over, but it was willow who told me. What did she say about me? It’s okay. You don’t have to spare my feelings. Willow is reeling, same as you. I think you’re both struggling to reconcile your history with the news that you’re mother and daughter. You know what? You guys talk ’cause I-I gotta make a phone call. Okay. Let me take your coat. Thanks. Are you hungry? Do, um — do you want something? Sonny’s been taking really good care of me. Oh, looks delicious. Hey, was I keeping you from leaving? It looked like you were going somewhere. Yeah, I was just gonna — I was going to G.H. Because I had a blood test to determine if I was a bone-marrow match with willow. And there’s an outside chance that the lab will have the results in tonight. And the odds are really good that you’re a match, right? A sibling is the best match, but nelle is…gone. Well, let’s hope that you’re a match. I don’t even want to think about what will happen… if I’m not. Dad, just promise me one thing. Hmm. Be nice. I’m always nice. Be nicer.

[ Sighs ] You gave me what I asked for? Spoon island and everything on it? Including wyndemere and all the contents in it. You left me with nothing, ava. Not even my pride. Well, welcome to my world. The whole city knows you knocked up a girl who can’t even legally drink this martini. They didn’t have to know. That wasn’t my plan. It’s never your fault, is it? You’ve lost your son, your wife, your house. Still the excuses. I’m owning my mistakes. Witness that document in front of you. I gave you everything without a fight. It’s easier to own your mistakes when your hand is being forced, isn’t it? My god, you’re so weak. I can’t believe there was a time I didn’t see it. You saw me, ava. And you loved me regardless. Just like I saw you. We beat the odds again and again. After everything we survived, can you really say that the love is gone? You’re gonna try to get full custody of your baby sister or brother? What — what about your father? What about esme? I’m not worried about esme. She’s not fit to parent a child. She doesn’t even know who she is. Yeah, but she might remember.And that would be even worse. Let’s not pretend that either of this baby’s parents are moral, upstanding citizens. They’re far from it.

[ Scoffs ] Some might say the same of you. My father has a proven history of selfishness, immorality, and neglect. Diane miller thinks that I may have a chance. Sounds like you already got your mind made up. I want to do whatever it takes to protect this baby. You’re looking at them again. I know you, mac scorpio. You care about cody. He’s dominique’s son. She’d want me to look after him, whether he was mine or not. You can’t kid a kidder. Oh, mac, you’re such a good man. There’s always room in your heart for more. And I’m not just talking about robin and the girls. But all those rookies that you took under your wing on the force, giving them guidance and counsel. I know how much dante appreciates your mentorship. Cody might, too. Cody’s made it clear that he’s not interested in that. I just want to make sure that he doesn’t get mixed up with the wrong people. And selina wu is definitely the wrong people. I know you weren’t a fan of britt. Dr. Westbourne and i came to an understanding. My nephew’s quite devastated by her loss, as I’d imagine are you. I have sympathy for those grieving. Yeah, bet you’re all choked up. People express emotions many different ways, much like you’re doing now. If you’ll excuse me. Ah. If it isn’t my old friend gladys. So, did wiley ask about his mom? Yeah, there — there were some questions. You know, it was kind of tricky, to be honest. I didn’t want to say more than willow and michael wanted me to share. He’s a smart kid. Did the best I could. Yeah. I’m sure you did great. It’s a fine line, you know? I-it’s tough to know what to tell him at this age. Hmm. It’s a delicate balance, for sure. Yeah. Ultimately, honesty is the way to go. I really thought I was protecting willow. Truly. And look, I know that nina and sonny are determined to believe that this was all about revenge on nina. I don’t think that, carly. I know you came to my defense earlier with sonny. But other than that, you’ve been really quiet on the subject. What do you think?

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If anyone knows what an incredible lawyer diane is, it’s me, right? Sure. But your dad has plenty of resources. He’s not giving up custody of his child without a fight. I know. I’m well aware. But I have a secret weapon. Which is…? Ava agrees with me, and she’s going to help. Pause.

[ Scoffs ] You’re telling me ava supports this? Yeah. For the first time, ava and i are actually in agreement that neither my father or esme are fit to parent this child. Oh, that’S…really something. Are you surprised because we agree or because you don’t agree, that is? I mean, it’s not really my place to weigh in. But it is because I’m asking you because I’m curious about what your thoughts are, and your opinion matters to me, trina. Okay. Since you asked… I don’t think you’re ready to be a father. Cody, how’s it going? Mac, felicia. Date night? No, just unwinding. Sorry to hear about britt. How you doing? I’m hanging in…now. Thanks. It’s strange having people ask me how I’m doing. [ Laughs ] Britt and I really didn’t know each other that long. That doesn’t mean you didn’t care about her. I did. And I want to thank you. For what? This lovely lady right here. You sent her to tell me. I thought it might soften the blow. Well, you thought right, and I appreciate it. Hearing you lost someone is hard. Living with it is even harder. I know I should have come to see you immediately after the game, but I had to run to the restroom to, um, collect myself. Tough night, huh? Win some, lose some. Seems you’re losing more and more. And it’s time to cover your debt. I feel like the rug keeps getting pulled out from underneath me. First I had to let go of the idea of you as my daughter. Thank god now you’re my friend. Then I found out that nelle was my daughter after she died. And willow, she’s my child. And it might be too late to have a relationship with her. Don’t say that it’s too late. She hates me.

[ Glass clinks ] Willow is alive, and so are you. It is not too late. Show up for her the way that you showed up for me. Be there and show her the nina that I came to love. And no matter how long or short the time that we have together, it’s precious. And it’s so, so worth it. I want that with all of my heart. But willow has made it very, very clear that she doesn’T. Both she and michael seem hell-bent on punishing me. And sonny.

[ Monitor beeping ] I hope you like them. Ned: We won’t stay long. I’m sure you’ve had lots of visitors. Everyone has been incredibly kind. Chase and sasha stopped by earlier. Sorry. For what? Anyone want anything from the cafeteria? I’ll join you. Boy, you can sure clear out a room, can’t ya?

[ Laughs ] I’m sorry. I did not mean to bring up a sore subject. It’s fine. How are you coping with the breakup? Great. Mostly. Ned, just want to say thank you for coming. It meant a lot to willow. We love willow. You know that. But I didn’t come here just for her. Carly, you — you already explained y-you were trying to protect willow. You didn’t think that she would want to know that nina was her mother. But it wasn’t my secret to keep. And I regret that. And I told michael and willow how sorry I am. Well, that’s good. It’s so important to make amends. But there’s another apology that I owe, and that’s to you. And — and I should have said it sooner. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry that I went behind your back and that I lied to you because the last thing I want is for you not to trust me. Thank you. I mean, if the circumstances were different and willow’s life wasn’t on the line, I-I don’t know if I would regret keeping the truth from nina. I mean, I’m still processing all the pain that she caused my family, especially michael and willow. I never thought that you were obligated to tell nina. You know, that was always willow’s call to make. And I see that now. And I’m so grateful that willow has forgiven me. I’m just wondering, hoping… can you?

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And michael may still want to take me down, but she — she did ask me if I would reconcile with — with michael. What? Yeah. You didn’t tell me that. Well, I did– there was a lot going on in a couple of days, you know, so — but I think the situation has motivated her to encourage amends.

[ Chuckles ] How about that? If willow feels that michael and sonny can let go of their past and reconnect, then there’s hope that she would do the same with you. Yeah. Do you think? Maybe things are falling into perspective for her. Yeah, especially if I can give her the bone marrow that she needs. I just — I want to show willow that I will do anything for her. Of course you will.

[ Cellphone rings ] Just give me one second. It’s the lab. It’s — it’s the lab. Alright. Nina reeves. Thank you for getting back to me. Chase and I are in a better place these days. That’s good to know. Even if it’s not what I asked. How do you feel? Only you would be in a hospital bed asking how someone else is doing. Chase is a hard man to forget. Impossible. What do I do? Should I hold out hope or just try to move on? So much of my life these days is about holding out for hope. Keeping the faith. Believing that the impossible is possible. My situation is different. Chase and I, our relationship is not life or death. Feels that way, though, doesn’t it? If you can’t picture your life without chase, don’t give up. Miracles happen every day. I know things are tense between us, and I don’t like being at odds with you, michael. Yeah, ned, none of that matters now. Agreed. What’s important is seeing you and willow through this, which is why I’m here. Because no matter what happens in business, we are, first, foremost, and forever family. Why don’t you join mac and me? I really should be hitting the hay. It was a long night. Yeah. So what have you been doing these days? Keeping busy, huh? This and that. Anything to keep my mind off of…you know. Maxie organized tomorrow’s memorial for britt. Will we see you there? I know my assets aren’t very liquid at the moment, but — but if you stake me again, I will break this losing streak. You’ve exhausted your line of credit. You owe the house $175,000. 175 grand? A-are you sure? Very sure. I’ve got an mba in finance. Really? When can I expect payment? I hold our love in the same esteem you held my dignity. Everything in order? Seems so. What’s the catch? There’s no catch. I just want to do right by you. No counter? Nothing you want from me? Just one thing. Of course. And what is that? I need you to listen. You’re forgetting… I owe you nothing. You owe me. I grant you that. But since you seem to prefer to go through my uncle victor as an intermediary these days, this might be the one last time I get to speak to you directly. Well, unless you can tell me that you didn’t sleep with esme and elizabeth, there really isn’t much to talk about. Things aren’t exactly as they seem. Spencer, I-I don’t think you’re really equipped for this. Financially, maybe, but emotionally? Raising a child takes an insane amount of responsibility, more than we can imagine. Yeah, my uncle sonny said something similar, but how am I supposed to become a more responsible person without first taking on more responsibility? You’d be learning at the expense of the baby. Trina, that is literally how all first-time parents learn. Have you thought about what this will do to your social life? You’re still young, spencer. Being an insta-father will affect your friendships and put a definite crimp in your future relationship. Are you saying that people won’t want to be my friend or be my girlfriend if I’m raising a baby? I’m not saying it’s one way or the other. Some might. Well, what about you? Would you want to be with a man who’s raising a baby?

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You consider beingwith a man who’s raising a baby? I mean, well, I-I wouldn’t know the answer to that. I would have to…be in the situation. Fine. But what about the situation that you’re in with me? Is me going after custody of this child going to impact whatever is going on between us? What do you mean “whatever is going on between us”? I just mean that everything, what we’ve been doing with trying to, um, catch the killer by pretending to be friends, potentially even more. I mean, it worked. Didn’t it? Esme showed up and now she’s locked away. I mean, she may not be the killer. But what are we doing, though? Are we playing the game, or is the game playing us? I-I-I don’t really know what you’re asking. Be real, trina. We’re hanging out. There’s no cameras around. We text each other constantly. But we don’t publicize it. It’s a lot of behind-the-scenes effort for pretense, don’t you think? Okay. It may not just be play-acting for me. I, uh — I haven’t decided yet about the memorial. Well, it might be helpful for c-closure. Yeah, I’m not sure I really believe in closure. Felicia only means that facing what you’re really feeling can sometimes set you free. And sometimes just reminds you of all the ways you screwed up. You guys have a nice evening. I don’t have that kind of cash on hand. Then we have a problem. Oh, I know, I know. I-instead of cash, you can take my son’s garage. Are you the owner of the property? Depends on what you mean by “owner.” Everybody makes mistakes, carly. Not you. You’re damn near perfect. I make mistakes all the time. I used to blow through town with a chip on my shoulder. All anybody can hope for is — is forgiveness and — and the chance to make things right. That’s all I want. I just want to make this right somehow. Well, you did the right thing by telling nina, by urging her to get tested. Maybe that’ll make the difference. I pray it does. But what about us? Where do we stand? I can’t do this again, carly. I know I seem like I’m an easygoing guy, but I — I’ve got limits. Right. I understand. And I’m really sorry. In the future, we — we can’t lie to each other anymore. You said “future.” I want one. With you. I can’t promise that it’s gonna be easy. I’m willing to try if you are. I’m ready. I’m willing and able. Will you come home with me?

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Cally, the garage belongsto my daughter-in-law, but — but we’re in the process of selling it, so I’ll just cut out the middleman and sign it over to you. I mean, sonny says it’s worth a pretty penny. And your daughter-in-law will consent to this? Oh, yeah. I-I-I have the power to make these decisions for her. I wound up having a nervous breakdown on live television. I’m guessing that’s where the guardianship came in. Yeah. Originally, it was brando. But when he died, his mother, gladys, took over. Wait, your — your mother-in-law’s name is gladys? Why? Well, it’s just, I-I know a woman named gladys, but she’s — she’s probably not your mother-in-law, though. You would know if you met her. She’s pretty memorable. Gladys: My daughter-in-law will be fine with this, especially once I win it back. Do we have a deal? Sorry. I didn’t mean to disrupt your visit with brook lynn, but I thought…you’d want to know tonight. Know what, nina? The lab called me. The results of my blood work are in. And? It’s not a match. Despite our familial dna, I-I don’t have the right markers to be your donor. I’m so sorry. I thought I would be able to end this nightmare for you. I’m not sure anyone can.

[ Monitor beeping ] We — we go through all of that a-and nina is not even a match? Hey, we can’t give up hope. I’m sorry, buddy. It’s gonna be fine. I know. I hurt you. I betrayed our trust. I dishonored our marriage. I’m gonna have to live with that. But one day, you are gonna realize that our marriage was undermined by outside sources. Sources whose names both begin with the letter “e”. You’ve got it wrong. And once the truth is known, I feel confident that you’re gonna see things differently. What do you mean? All I can say is that there’s more to this story. Now, I know I haven’t given you any reason to believe me, but I loved you, ava. And I still do. With all my heart. So you take everything that I have. And one day… all those possessions that I’ve granted you, they’re gonna be ours again. And we’re gonna be married and living in wyndemere, and we’re gonna be in love, in lust and happy. How can you be sure? Because our story isn’t over. One day you’re gonna realize all of the sacrifices I made for what we had. And when that day comes, I’ll be waiting for you. Trina: For the last few weeks, I started to see you in a certain light. Same here. Why didn’t you say anything? Because you burned me. I’m a little sensitive. Fair enough. Um… I hope that you know that — I hope that you know that I’m never going to hurt you again, trina. I do. Which is why I told my mom how I really feel about you. You did? And how’d she take it?

[ Chuckles ] She was concerned, but I-I told her that you’ve grown up. You changed. You think so? That’s very nice of you to have noticed. I do. And I told my mom that I can make my own choices when it comes to you, that you’re my friend. And she doesn’t have a decision on the matter. So we don’t have to pretend anymore. Or — or hide our friendship. Friends. Yeah. And I know I said we weren’t friends, and I-I was just — I was just really hurt. But so much has changed, and you’ve really been there for me. Trusting and steadfast. Like a golden retriever. Not quite. Dogs are obedient. Um… anyway, I just — I really hope that you feel the same way. You have no idea.

[ Sighs ] I have wanted this for months. Me too. Part of me wanted to guard my heart. You know, play it safe. So I didn’t risk the pain of losing you. But then the wiser part of me knew that I couldn’t waste this chance. I know you, carly. You’re not afraid to take a chance. Neither am I.

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I really hope that me going after custody of this baby doesn’t change things between us. By that I mean joss and cam and me and you. Me too. Would you please do me a favor and keep everything that I told you here today confidential? I think that diane wants me to keep this quiet for right now. Of course. So you’re determined to do this. With or without anyone’s approval. But it would mean the world to me if I had your support.

[ Sighs ] Well… you know I have my reservations about you taking on this level of responsibility, but… I’m really, really proud of you for stepping up. Thanks. You haven’t seen anything yet, but you will. I’m not like my father. When I make a commitment to someone, I…I stick to it. And I’m ready to do just that.

You can let my one light be my one light habit you can let my one light be my one light habit and it grows, yeah, it grows higher, can’t fight it when it grows, yeah, it grows higher, can’t fight it can’t fight it can’t fight it can’t fight it can’t fight it willow was in such good spirits. I mean, we were teasing each other like always and now this. It’s more than one person should have to bear. I just hate that devastating things keep happening to all the good people in my life.

[ Sniffles ] Willow has so much to live for. She has so many people who love and support her. Chase has to be updated. It’s gonna kill him to hear. Both: I should call him. That, uh, woman you were just talking to right now, the one I took to the cleaners tonight, what’s her last name? Why do you ask? Well, I think gladys and I might have a mutual acquaintance. And if so, I’d like to keep my distance. Corbin. Gladys corbin. She’s also involved with deception. So it would seem. For a minute there, you almost had me. I almost believed you. I nearly fell for your lies again. But believe me when I tell you, I will never let that happen again.

[ Monitor beeping ] You heard? I heard. That’s it. Michael, we’re out of options. Come here. You’re wrong. We can do this. We can find you a donor. How?

[ Siren wailing in distance ] Damn it. Damn it! Damn it! Hey, hey. Damn it!! What do you need? Tell me what you need.

[ Sobs ] Sonny. What do you need? I won’t — I won’t survive losing another child. I won’T.

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Grandmother. Hello. Spencer, trina, hi. Nice to see you, mayor collins. So nice to see you, too. Yeah. Listen, kids. Um… I think cameron really needs some friends tonight. Oh, no worries, grandmother. Trina and I will look after cam, make sure he’s okay. Thank you. Good to see you both.

[ Sighs ] Do you know what’s going on with cam? Joss stabbed him in the back. Josslyn: I hurt you, cam. And now you want to hurt me. Maybe I deserve that. But that doesn’t change the fact that if sonny finds out that dex and I slept together, he could turn on dex. He might have him killed. You really believe I’m gonna go on the internet, tell everyone that my girlfriend left me for some stupid criminal? No, your secret’s safe with me. Thank you. Don’t you dare thank me for being a better person than you are. Unlike you, I don’t betray the people that I care about.

[ Knock on door ] Hey. Hey. I got your message. What’s wrong? I screwed up. Whew!

[ Panting ] Wow! You’ve been lifting weights, bud? No.

[ Grunting ]

[ Strained ] Then you’ve been definitely eating spinach. Oh! How did that just happen? I’m strong! Yeah, you are. I demand a do-over. I wanna tell grandma. Can I?

[ Exhales sharply ] I think I’m gonna like us. A lot. I already do.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, I’m perfectly aware the accommodations are not as luxurious as our guest would wish, but they’ll have to do for the time being. Yeah, and keep me apprised of any developments. She might just be my best hope for bringing my son back to me. Lucy! Lucy, can you hear us? It’s anna and valentin.

[ Muffled talking ] What?

[ Muffled talking ] Yeah? Lucy, nod your head yes or no. Are you hurt?

[ Muffled shouting ] O-okay. Okay. Look, w-we’re coming to get you.

[ Breathing heavily ] Victor…

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You can tell grandma about your epic win later. Right now, it’s time for bed.

[ Knock on door ] I wonder who that could be. Annabelle.

[ Laughs ] Last I checked, dogs don’t knock, bud. Hey, hey, hey! Hey! Hi, mama q! Oh! Honey, I told you. It’s auntie olivia, eh? Cody says it’s mama Q.

[ Laughs ] Is annabelle with you? No, annabelle’s sleeping ’cause she’s all tired out from playing with you. Well, speaking of being tired out and time for bed, you got to get to bed. It’s pj time, man. Well, that’s actually why I’m here. ‘Cause wiley is officially invited for a slumber party up at the main house. What? What do you think? How does that sound, buddy? Yeah!

[ Laughs ] Goody. So go pick out your favorite pjs and two toys. Only two? I know. It’s gonna be hard to narrow it down. So you’d better get up there and get started. Oh! Cutest kid ever. Yeah. Other than leo, of course. Of course. Of course. Of course. And that’s very sweet of you to invite him up to the main house. Well, I figured you guys could use a little break. I mean, y-you’re doing a pretty good job of, uh, keeping your feelings from wiley, but I can tell you’re really worried about willow. Mm. Yeah, well, aren’t we all? And, yeah, I’ve — I’ve definitely gotten closer with willow and with michael this past year. It’s just — she’s just — she’s — she’s so incredible. She’s such an incredible woman. It kills me that she’s going through this right now. At least now there’s hope for a donor, right? I assume that you know that nina is willow’s mother. I do. But how do you know?

[ Laughs ] Drew, how long have you been with the quartermaines? Yeah, I guess news travels faster than the speed of light in this family. Yeah. Yeah, whatever my feelings are for nina, and — and — and there are a lot

[Sighs] I just hope that she’s a good match and I hope that willow’s gonna be okay. You know, she could be okay already, you know. Look, willow could already have her bone marrow transplant. She could be on her way to recovery if — if what? Drew? What are you not telling me? And why do I get the distinct impression that it has something to do with carly? Carly: Hey. What happened? I’m sorry that I didn’t see you when I was at the hospital. Um…[Sniffles] How’s willow? She was asleep when I was there. She’s the same. Just… waiting to see if nina’s a bone marrow match. I should have stayed.

[ Breathes deeply ] There was just so much going on. What’s going on? What is going on with you? You didn’t give me a lot of detail on the message you left. I hurt cam all over again. I lost him as a friend.

[ Voice breaking ] We’ve known each other forever. And I blew it.

[ Breathes sharply ] Now, why do you say that? Cam came over here tonight. And I wasn’t alone. Okay, you need to explain this to me. What do you mean joss stabbed cam in the back? Spencer: I can’t believe that your best friend didn’t tell you. Tell me what? What’s going on? I’m sorry. You really don’t know? I kept my mouth shut for once. About what? If something’s gone wrong between you and joss, I need to know. You want to tell her, or should I? Martin: Well, looky here. Must be my lucky day. How is it the two most attractive ladies in the room should pay attention to little old me?

[ Laughs ] Well, kevin is working late, and charlotte and I decided to have a girls’ night out. Right? Would you like to join us? You know something, charlotte? It’s official. You are as well-mannered as you are beautiful. But I would never intrude on a girls’ night out. Hey, uh, what do you say you wash up before dinner? Okay. Okay, hon. Think about having dinner with us, uncle martin. You look like you could use a friend.

[ Indistinct conversations ] Out of the mouths of babes. Mm. She’s very observant. And she’s right. You should have dinner with us. I mean, if nothing else, we’ll provide a distraction. I want frequent updates and a speedy resolution. Oh, hold it right there, granddaughter. Enjoy your girls’ night out. I have no need or reason to subject my brand-new niece to a serious case of low spirits. Martin, you’ve got to have faith. I believe that anna and valentin are going to find lucy and bring her home. Yeah. And amen to that. Truth be told, I was sitting here stewing about how I could tip things in their favor. Speaking of, have you ever pondered what was said at pentonville? We had that little tte–tte with our dear incarcerated brother. You mean when he suggested that we work together to bring victor down? You’re not actually considering that, are you? I know the way in. Follow me. Wait, wait, wait. There’s a door right there. Is — is that the only entrance?

Oui. Yeah, but it’s gonna be guarded, obviously. You sure there’s no other point of entry? Oh, I think we’re looking at one. What? These joints are so rusted, I think we can yank this grate right off. Okay. T

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Carly knew that nina was willow’s mother. She’s known since harmony died, and she didn’t say anything. She what?!

[ Stammers ] Carly believed that she was protecting willow. And as soon as she found out that willow was sick, she did tell the truth.

[ Sighs ] But in the meantime, she kept that information from everyone. Including you. And… that wasn’t the only lie. She was so determined… to make sure the truth didn’t come out, she actively sabotaged my search for willow’s birth family. How did you find out about all of this? Well, c-carly confessed once I told her that willow had leukemia.

[ Sighing ] Oh, wow. Okay. You’re dealing with some very heavy stuff here, drew. You know what? Willow collapsing, willow being rushed to the hospital, that’s heavy stuff. We got to — we got to show up for her, and — and — and that’s all that matters right now. Of course that’s what matters most, but — but… your relationship with carly, it matters, too. You think that your “friendship” can survive this? I talked to michael a little bit, um, but he was totally focused on willow, of course.

[ Sniffles ] And I was just sitting around the hospital, and I didn’t want to run into sonny or nina. And then dex showed up. And we rode in the elevator together, and I brought him back here. And it really helped… …to talk to him and… …to be with him. And, uh, we decided to order food. Dex was only in his pants. I wasn’t in much more. And when we went to answer the door, it was cam.

[ Sobs ] The look on his face.

[ Sighs ] Mm. Hey. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. So am I. I’m not sorry that I was with dex. But I’m so sorry that I hurt cam like that. Trina: Joss broke up with you on new year’S. And I’m just hearing about this now? Why didn’t she tell me? I don’t know. Maybe she was embarrassed. Embarrassed? I’d be embarrassed to break up with cam. But why did she break up with you in the first place? She said that we grew apart. Yeah, allegedly. You don’t believe her? I already told cam that I think that there’s more going on than josslyn’s lame reason. And judging by the look on his face, I’d say that I’m probably right. You know as well as I do that cyrus’s good intentions also come with an agenda. I guess. You’re right. Don’t worry, I’m not seriously considering working with cyrus. But I did bump into victor earlier when I was… at the hospital.

[ Sighs ] It was a rather harsh and in-your-face reminder that he’s the real reason I’m not sitting here having dinner with lucy tonight. Okay, I believe that anna and valentin are going to bring lucy home. I promise you. How are you in a position to promise me that?

[ Sighs ] Well, valentin sent me a message on christmas. Why didn’t you tell me sooner? Did he — did he say anything about lucy? No, he didn’T. He didn’T. But he did say that things were going well and that they’re making headway. Yeah, headway. Headway. What the hell does that mean? Headway. You and I both know the longer it takes the two of them to find lucy, the worse her chances are of survival. I’ll tell you what, I am sick and tired of sitting around. Putting my eggs in alternate baskets. I think I found myself another way to get to mr. Victor cassadine. By representing esme prince. Charlotte, how lovely. You know, I have been meaning to visit you for ages now. But your grandmother has other ideas. She and I do have our differences, but I was hoping we could put them aside as far as our shared family is concerned.

[ Breathes sharply ] Oh, well. So how are you doing, my dear? I’d be a lot better if I knew where my father was.

[ Grunts ]

[ Grate clangs ] Lucy: Oh! Oh, lucy. Oh, my god.

[ Breathing heavily ] Are you alright? Oh, my god. You — you sa– you saved me. A-after you tried to kill me. No, I didn’t, I didn’T. It’s not what you think. It’s not what you think. I don’t understand. What the hell is going on? Okay, it was a setup. I was framed. We don’t have time to explain. We got to get you out of here. Come on. Renee: I’m sorry. But she’s not leaving. And neither are you.

[ Breathing heavily ]

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Mother nature can be very powerful. These storms go over all of our roads. The minute

the windstops blowing we’re open. If you’re evacuating, we have food, we have water, come inside. Letting them know that you’re not along in this. It’s been unbelievable in the way everybody has stuck together. You can really see we have a family. There’s no limit to what we can do as long as we’re taking care of people. Be ready for whatever life throws your way. Only dial provides a hard-working clean but is gentle to skin with its skin smart complex and 3 moisturizers to leave your skin feeling fresh and healthy. Nothing cleans like dial. I asked dex to leave. He didn’t want to, but he did. And the second that me and cam were alone, he asked me straight out… if I had slept with dex before we broke up. I didn’t even need to say anything.

[ Scoffs ] He could see the truth on my face. What is the truth? Dex and I have been sleeping together since new year’S. So now cam thinks I’m a liar and a cheater and that I broke up with him for dex, and I didn’T. Okay, I know. Two things can be true. You know, your feelings for cam could have changed at the same time you were starting to connect with dex. I should’ve broken up with him weeks ago. But I kept putting it off. And part of that is legit, because we had a lot going on. But the other part of me didn’t want to hurt him. And now I ended up hurting him even worse. And it’s not even that he just walked in here. It’s also that I asked him — i had to ask him… not to say anything about me and dex. Sonny told dex to stay away from me. If he finds out that dex disobeyed him, he could kill him.

[ Sighs ] You’re right. Dex is risking his life by being with you. But he’s also risking his life by working for sonny. That doesn’t seem to bother dex. Does that bother you? I-I don’t know what you’re asking me. Josslyn.

[ Sighs ] I was about your age when I met jason. And he also didn’t have a problem with risking his life. In fact, I think he liked it. And I liked that he liked it. You know, that he was dangerous… but yet he could make me feel safe. Jason would take these crazy chances, but I always knew that he would be there for me. Is that how dex makes you feel?

[ Sniffles ]

[ Crying ] Yes. Then you’re going down a really difficult road. And you need to be sure this is what you really want. Carly outright lied to me when she told me that nina wasn’t willow’s mother. I — I had no reason to doubt her. I-I certainly had no idea that she could go to such lengths to cover up the truth. You’re angry. You’re damn right I’m angry! On willow’s behalf, knowing what she’s going through, and on mine. I-I-I trusted her.

[ Sighs ] You know what? Drew, you and i got a lot in common. We’re both straightforward people. We don’t like the lies and the secrets. We want everything out on the table where you can deal with it. You know, that’s been a real challenge for me dealing with the quartermaines. And it’s gonna be a challenge for you dealing with carly. I can understand why — why you’re very upset with her. On some level, I get why she lied to me. You know, beca– she found out about willow’s dna results right during wiley’s visitation hearing. And I remember that. I remember how — how hard it was on willow, how furious she was at nina. And that’s why actually I stood up for carly when her family was laying into her a little bit about withholding the truth. Clearly you still care a great deal about carly. Of course I care about her. But it doesn’t change the fact that she lied to me. You would have to ask joss. I only know what she told me. I mean, y’all are going through a rough patch right now. But you always seemed meant to be. Maybe you can work through it. Trina, just drop it, alright? Me and joss are done. Spencer: Hey, man, go easy. What the hell are you guys even doing together right now? Esme’s been found. You can stop pretending. Isn’t there enough B.S. To go around already? Okay. Wow. Sorry about that. It’s fine. Cam’s just hurting. Maybe we should give him a break. It was nice of you to stick up for me, though. Any time. Is anyone in your corner tomorrow for dr. Westbourne’s memorial service? Oh. I can’t believe that she’s gone. I really don’t know if I’m ready to say goodbye. Well, would it help if I tagged along?

[ Sighs ] It would.

[ Breathes deeply ] Yeah. Okay. Then it’s a lock. Cool. Thank you. Cam’s right, you know. About what? Well, there’s no reason for us to keep… pretending that we’re closer than we really are. How could you? How could you take her case? Number one, I didn’t have much of a choice. And, number two, don’t you dare. If I had to wait around for your approval for all of my clients, I would never work again. Seriously, I seem to remember you having a really dim view of me representing peter august, and look how that turned out. Okay, look, esme is no peter august. But she did horrible things to my family. Horrible. Who, by the way, are your family, too. Yeah, which your son made abundantly clear to me when he had me assigned to esme’s case pro bono. And just so you know, when I tried to remove myself, he promised me triple my normal rate to remain her attorney. Now, I may have been born yesterday, but I stayed up all night. And even if nikolas is hiding something up his sleeve, two can play that game, because your boy and his beloved uncle have been thick as thieves lately. Please tell me that you’re not gonna use a pregnant girl who has traumatic memory loss as leverage. A little. Don’t look at me like that. I’m not a monster. We both know that information is power. If something lands in my lap helps me free lucy, I am damn well gonna take advantage of it. Okay. I suppose I understand that.

[ Sighs ] I do, but consider this a warning, okay? If you try to outmaneuver victor, you’re only gonna end up in trouble. Please, join me for a bit. Can I get you a soda? No. Now [Sighs] Why would you think I’d do anything to your father? I’m not naive, grandfather. You sent me to boarding school in switzerland to keep me away from him. I thought you were enjoying your school. I didn’t enjoy not being able to leave or not seeing my papa. And now you’ve done something to get him out of port charles. My dear charlotte, your father makes his own choices. And I’m very sorry if those choices keep him away from you for too long. But I fully intend to bring us all back together again soon. We’ll be skipping that reunion. Charlotte, let’s go. Step away from lucy.

[ Exhales deeply ] Anna devane, always looking for an escape plan. But there’s no escaping this.

[ Speaking french ]

[ Door opens ] On your knees. Hands behind your head. Valentin: Who paid you to sell me out, renee?

Je suis désolée,

mon amour. I needed the money. I had no choice. No, you had a choice. You just made the wrong one. Depends on where you’re standing. Or kneeling, as the case may be. No, no, no, th-they’re not gonna — you’re — you’re not gonna kill us, are you? Maybe.

[ Breathes sharply ] I’m sorry. You’re interrupting. I was just catching — let’s go, charlotte.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

[ Sighs ] What? Everything’s set. Would you like to speak to everyone? Yeah, put me on speaker.

[ Cellphone beeps ] Victor: Valentin, anna,

how is the reunion going? I’m sorry it’ll be short-lived.

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The cops don’t think that esme is the killer, which means the real hook is still out there, still attacking people who are connected to me. Right. Which means that keeping up this charade is our best bet to lure her out of whatever rock she’s hiding under. So we’re agreed. We keep pretending to be a couple? Yeah. Yes. Yeah. Right. Mm-hmm. Even though my mom called me out for letting you back into my life.

[ Chuckles ] Well, I can’t say that I’m surprised that, uh, she had a strong reaction to us. She hates me, and I probably deserve it. It doesn’t matter. I stood up to her, told her who I hang out with is my business. Well, I am sorry to cause problems between you and your family. I keep telling them that they need to learn boundaries, that I can make my own choices. Your family just cares about you. A lot of people do. I can’t tell you how to live your life. You’re exactly like me. No one can tell you anything. You’re gonna have to figure it out for yourself. But my life can be divided… between what happened before I met jason and everything that happened after. And that’s gonna be the same for you if you stay with dex. That person that puts you in danger and gets you out of it. That person that makes you want to take crazy chances. Person you want to lie for, even when he doesn’t want you to. I got to tell you, as your mother, I don’t want that for you. Do you want that? Because this isn’t just some other guy, joss. This will change your life. I can’t un-meet him. I can’t un-care about him. What’s going to happen between me and dex has already started. And I don’t want it to stop. I do understand that no one likes to be lied to. Mm. I understand that better than anybody. But carly kept the truth from willow because she was trying to protect her. Her motives could not have been further from selfish.

[ Sighs ] Understanding carly’s motives and trusting her, those are two different things. You know… I am willing to bet that you were drawn to carly for all of these traits that you’re grappling with right now, her open heart and — and her determination to protect her family at all costs, even when those things sometimes hurt the people that are closest to her. Your eyes are open. There is no pretense about who carly is, about the things she’s done. And you chose her anyway. You’re gonna have your goons kill us while you’re half a world away?! Never pegged you as a coward, dad. Do you think I could dispose of you that easily, my boy? I couldn’t make charlotte an orphan. Besides, I still have hope for our relationship, although it probably never stood a chance with her influence. Whose influence? Just know you’ll always be my son. I’ll never give up on you. Gavin. Here.

You know where to take ms. Coe

and my son. Get rid of ms. Devane. I’ll kill you myself, victor!

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You’re right. I wanted to be with carly for all of that, for everything that she is. I know better than anybody that carly sometimes goes about things in a backwards way when she’s trying to protect her family. She and I have had some epic arguments about our sons. But she’s also come through for me many, many times. I care about carly. A lot. I just don’t see what kind of future we could have moving forward. Do you really think that — that it was easy for her to lie to you about this? No, no, no. Listen. I’ve known carly for a lot of years. We’ve been friends a long time. She feels things very deeply. I’m willing to bet that she was at war with herself about this, wanting to be honest with you, wanting to protect her family, not wanting to lay another secret on you. But s-she was — she was so adamant that she did the right thing. And who knows? Maybe she did. Based onhat she knew, based on what she didn’t know. Lookit, carly will protect the people she loves at all costs. And damn if that’s not the person that I want to have in my corner. Bottom line is we can’t be in a relationship where lying is okay.

[ Sighs ] I get that. Okay. Drew… only you can decide what’s okay and what’s not okay in this relationship. Yo u’re gonna have to makethat decision for yourself. I’m gonna go wrangle wiley. Um… you lock up before you leave. You know how I said that dex is gonna be the person you lie for? Yeah. Don’t ever lie to me. Okay? I’m not always gonna approve of what you’re doing or agree with everything, but I will always have your back. And I need to know that you will always come to me when there’s something wrong. But you have your own problems and your own life. Josslyn, stop it. Nothing is more important than being your mother. Nothing. Okay. Okay what? Okay, yes, I’ll come to you. You better. You miss jason? Every day. But drew helps? He did.

[ Breathes sharply ] He did? What does that mean? You broke up? Well, uh, no. I mean, not yet, anyway. What happened? What happened? You — honey, you know that… I found out that nina was willow’s mother, and I didn’t say anything. So he’s mad? He feels betrayed. You know, I kept things from him. I lied to him. So what, you’re just gonna give up?

[ Chuckles ] This doesn’t really sound like you. I am — oh, I am holding on to hope that we can work through this. But, you know, I… I do understand how drew feels. I know why you kept willow and nina’s relationship a secret. It’s the same reason that I kept my feelings for dex a secret from cam. Why inflict unnecessary hurt? But willow and cam still got hurt despite our best intentions. Yeah. Because we can’t control how other people feel and we can’t control how other people are gonna react to our decisions. That’s why it’s better to tell the truth. It’s less painful than defending a lie.

[ Chuckling ] What? Just wondering how you got so wise. I’m not sure.

[ Sighs ] Have you spoken to your father since the… you know? Since he got my ex-girlfriend pregnant? No.

[ Chuckles ] I’ve, uh, tried to avoid him as much as I possibly can. And I plan to keep doing so. He’s hurt me again and again and again and again. I hate him for it. I want nothing to do with him. I get the impulse, but that may not be feasible. Why not? You’re about to have a new sibling. Are you really going to let your feelings about your father prevent you from having a relationship with your new baby sister or brother? Grandmother, do you know where papa is? Sweetheart, we know that he’s safe because he sent us that message on christmas. But that’s not the same as knowing where he is, what he’s doing. What if grandfather victor’s done something to cause papa to disappear and we’ll never see him again? Oh, sweetheart. Please, I’m begging you! Don’t — don’t do this!

[ Speaking french ] Ow! Don’t you — what’s this? These were in her bag.

[ Beep ]

[ Explosion ] That’ll be the c-4 that I attached to the water mains when you thought I was lost. In about one minute, this whole chamber is gonna be flooded. Anna was on to you from the very beginning, renee. Yeah. You changed your appearance when you left our hotel room. So I kind of figured maybe you’re more than just a cataphile. And I do everything she says.

[ Water rushing ] I hope you can swim or breathe underwater.

[ Grunts ] Anna!

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Of course I’m not going to turn my back on my sibling, but my father is toxic, and I need to make sure that he doesn’t get the chance to hurt my sibling and treat him the way that he treated me. Good. Your brother or sister will need you. The best thing to do would be to ensure that my father isn’t the one who gets to raise the child.

[ Scoffs ] Obviously, that would be best. But esme is not much of an improvement. Besides, she’s facing criminal charges and may be sent to prison. So your father may not be the best option, but he’s the only option. Not necessarily. What? What about me? One thing I know about your father is that he will move heaven and earth to get back to you. And the rest of us are gonna be right here for you till he does. Thanks, grandmother, uncle martin. I think it’s my turn to wash my hands.

[ Chuckles ] Be right back. Mm. Victor: Excuse me.

[ Breathes deeply ]

[ Sighs ] Leave charlotte alone. You can try to turn my family against me, laura. But you won’t succeed. Charlotte will come around… if she ever wants to see her father again.

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Coughs ] Oh, god. I don’t think…

[ Coughs ] …You’ve ever been more beautiful than when you punched renee in the mouth. You’re so romantic. You alright? I don’t know. I don’t know.

[ Breathing heavily ] Okay. Thank goodness you gave me this. Or I might have ended up like that renee and those guards. Oh, my god, I’m not gonna miss them, but seeing their dead bodies, I’m not gonna get that sight out — out — it’s okay. It’s tragic, lucy, but it was you or them. Come on. We got to move. No. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t want to go yet. Do you have a phone? A phone that’s still working? Please, I really — I really need to call marty, please. No, listen to me. You can’t — you can’t call — you can’T. Why?! I want to talk to marty! You can’T. Why not? Because as far as the rest of the world knows, we’re all dead. And we have to stay that way.

[ Breathing heavily ]

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sorry for interrupting before. No, that’s okay. As long as you know it’s always family first, right? I do. Mm-hmm. So, what is it that you have to tell me, dex? You told me to stay away from josslyn. I couldn’T. Please don’t tell anybody about me and dex. Excuse me. What? You dump me for him and expect me to keep my mouth shut? Please. It has to stay a secret. Why? Because you’re ashamed of what you did? No. Because I’m afraid of what sonny could do if he finds out.

[ Dance music playing ] -Hey. -Hi. I am so sorry I’m late. No, no, don’t apologize. I’m just happy we get to do this. It’s important for us to make time to see each other when we can. Oh. You’re thinking of britt. Yeah, britt and… all the times I wanted to text her to hang out or go shopping, but she was really busy. So let’s just say there are a lot of texts I never sent. But when your name came up in my phone, I — I thought, “I’d really like to see my friend.” Oh. You know what? It’s really good to see you, too. So tell me, what’s going on? My mother’s in town. Carolyn? Why? Do you think she wants to make amends? Well, apparently, that’s just a bonus. She’s here to consult on a patient. And you don’t believe her? Well, I don’t know. After everything she and my dad have done, can I really risk trusting her? Did your mom deliberately try to get in touch with you tonight? I don’t think so. I-I think she just ran into me by accident. But when we talked, she seemed sincere about wanting to make up for all the harm she caused and the lost time. But it’s just that — it’s just that with your history, it’s hard to trust her. Exactly. Yeah, I’m sorry. I understand. You know, unfortunately, I’m starting to feel that way about nikolas. I came all the way from monterey because you said my daughter was in trouble and needs my help. Yes, it’s very true. I trust you haven’t told anybody about your trip, especially elizabeth? I hadn’t, but actually, I ran into my daughter at kelly’S. Really? What did she say? I did what you asked, and I didn’t tell lizzie about your phone call that prompted my visit, just that I was here to consult on a case. I knew I could count on your discretion. Would you like a drink? No, thank you. But, um, you can answer my question. What’s going on with lizzie? What kind of trouble is my daughter in?

[ Cellphone buzzes ] Good evening. Good evening. May I help you? You speak english? Oh, um, sorry it’s so late, but we’ve been reading all about this ancient monastery, and — and it’s just so, uh — the history is fascinating. We’d like to pray it lasts another thousand years. Yeah, uh, so — so we’ll go pray. Thank you. I tell you, if your friend renee doesn’t arrive soon, we’re gonna have to pray for a miracle, ’cause we won’t have enough time to go and find lucy before it’s too late.

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What did nikolas do this time? He wants me to side with him when he sues esme for full custody of her baby. No. Really? Yeah. I’m sorry. Is it — is it hard for you to hear this stuff when you were just recently involved with him? Oh, um, n-no. I-I — what happened was — it — I mean, it ended as quickly as it began. We’re back to just being friends. Oh, good, good. Yeah. I’m glad to hear that. I think he needs all the friends he can get right now. I know the feeling. Well, I’m glad you reached out to me.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, would you like me to try to talk to carolyn? You know, try to find out why she showed up so suddenly after all these years? Especially after you told her that you didn’t want to have anything to do with her or jeff. Thank you, but my mom is an expert at mind games. She played them on me when I was a teenager, and I’m still dealing with the consequences. You know you’re a part of my family, too, right? I know. You’re the mom I always wish I had. But now that my, um, my birth mom wants back into my life, I keep asking myself, should I give her another chance? Elizabeth’s troubles — they began before she ever came to port charles. Or do I need to remind you how young your daughter was when you and her dad cut her loose and sent her away to save what was left of your marriage? Is that what elizabeth told you? Yes. Elizabeth and i are good friends, have been for years. We tell each other everything. Elizabeth told me all about her dad’s unfortunate affair when he was supposed to be serving humanity out there in the pacific. Jeff’s not perfect, and neither am I. She also told me about the unintended consequences that led to the death of hamilton finn’s wife, reiko, and how you used your skills as a psychiatrist to suppress elizabeth’s memory of the incident. So, dr. Webber — or may I call you carolyn? — If you really want to help your daughter, you will stop asking me questions and you will do exactly as I say. Everything’s set for britt’s memorial. I’m sure if it were up to britt, it would be another bash like her birthday. Now, I heard that was legendary. Oh, beyond. Uh, the drag emcee and shirtless waiters were just the beginning.

[ Laughs ] You know, I… I realize now that britt meant that to be a goodbye party. Well, she had been diagnosed with huntington’s disease. She knew she was terminal. She should have had more time, years more. I hope it’s some consolation that britt died saving someone else’s life. The only consolation will be when the police identify the hook and send them to jail for the rest of time. Yeah. Which got me to thinking — has dante shared any details from the police investigation with you? Well, has mac shared any details from the investigation with you? Please. Mac never shares any police details with me. But I’m sure he does with my mom because, you know, they’re a couple and he trusts her. And with a high-stress job like that, you need someone to confide in. You and dante are a couple. Yeah. Which gets me thinking… okay, most of the time, you would be wrong. And this time? This time…you’re right. Dante and i are working together. We can’t wait any longer. Okay, so if the entrance to the catacombs is somewhere here, then we have to look for it ourselves. No, we’ve got to wait for renee. She’s not that late. She’ll be here. She’s a cataphile. She knows the catacombs better than anyone I’ve ever met. Can I ask you something? Huh? What is it about her? Is it her knowledge of the catacombs that fascinates you? Or is it the history you share? Darling, I was another man. That was another life. I took large risks. I made huge amounts of money illegally for a lot of people, including renee. And I can’t say I regret that time in my life because it was a lot better than the one I had previously. And now you’re revisiting it. There you are. Have you brought everything you need? Oh, yeah, everything we need is in that backpack.

[ Speaking french ] Monk: The doors are closing soon. We won’t be long. Promise. Stay close. We may have to find our way in the dark. You want to explain to me why you couldn’t stay away from josslyn? On new year’s eve… mm-hmm. …I was crossing past pier 55 when I heard sounds of a struggle. Mm-hmm. I went to check it out, and I found josslyn on the ground and a woman that turned out to be britt westbourne struggling with the hook. Go on. I took a shot. It was a bad angle, and I didn’t want to risk hitting dr. Westbourne, but the attacker dropped her weapon and ran off. Then I-I went to check on josslyn. She was shaken up, but she wasn’t injured. And dr. Westbourne said she was okay. She must not have realized she’d been hit. So th-this happened new year’s eve. Why am I just hearing about it now? Josslyn: Sonny told dex to keep his distance from me. If he finds out that we’ve been seeing each other… sonny prides himself in having his own code. If you break that code, you pay with your life. So what you’re saying is you want me to keep my mouth shut to save the neck of your new boyfriend? I’m asking you to save a life. Okay, yeah, it’s dex’s life. I understand. But I know you. You would never deliberately hurt somebody else just for the sake of payback, cam. Maybe you don’t know me as well as you think.

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Keep an eye on the monk in case our path runs into a dead end. I will not allow you to question my motives. I came all the way across the country to help my daughter. Nothing more, nothing less. I knew there was a chance that lizzie wouldn’t even talk to me. But that’s between my daughter and me. First of all, no one in elizabeth’s life calls her lizzie, no one. And second, elizabeth’s fate and mine are intertwined inextricably because we played a pivotal role in each other’s life, not just for years, but for decades. Can you say that? I get the feeling that if you and elizabeth are having a problem, you’re the one to blame, not my daughter. I’m not gonna deny that, because you’re right. But elizabeth and i are well past the place of pointing fingers. We are both in trouble, end of story, unless you choose to act and you act now. Or were you just lying when you said you wanted to help? What is it you want me to do? Years ago, you went to great lengths to protect elizabeth. Or so you said. Use those same skills to save your daughter before it’s too late. My mother does seem to genuinely regret the choices she made. And it’s not like I’ve never crossed a line or done something I’ve regretted. Sure. Welcome to the club. I think it’s called being human. The important thing is that you just can’t let your past mistakes determine your future. So shouldn’t that same standard apply to my mom? Yeah. So let’s start by assuming that your mother really is sincere and she just wants a fresh start with you. Do you think you could meet her halfway and begin the healing process? I have always dreamed about my boys knowing their grandparents. So what stops you? At what point can I let go of the past and actually forgive my parents? Cam, I understand. I really do. I did not handle the situation the right way. And I’ve given you every reason to hate me. But I just can’t believe that you would stand around and let sonny blame it all on dex. You are so selfish! You totally broke my heart, but I thought, “hey, it’s okay. At least she’s being honest with me.” Turns out you were lying! This wasn’t because we — we grew apart. You dumped me because you found a new guy. And now you want me to help him?! The answer is no, joss. I am not doing a favor for you and your new boyfriend. No, cam, don’t call him that. That’s what he is! Isn’t he? But what goes around comes around. You got with dex by cheating on me, and I am just looking forward to the day that he turns around and cheats on you, because that’s what you deserve, josslyn jacks. You got dex, but at a cost, which is our friendship, which is dead and buried. And let me be perfectly clear. It was you who ended it, not me. Absolutely. I get it. I waited too long to tell you what I felt. So blame me. Don’t blame dex. You made your choices, josslyn. I have my own, too. And I will be damned if I keep dex’s secrets for him. Right after new year’s, ms. Reeves found out her daughter has leukemia. You’ve been focused on that. That’s why I came here today. I’d already left it too long, and I knew you needed to know. So you took a shot at the hook. The hook ran off. Then what? Dr. Westbourne wanted to call the police. I knew if I was there, they would confiscate the gun, trace it. Since I don’t know where you got it, I didn’t want to risk the scrutiny. But I didn’t feel like I should leave josslyn alone. She was still really shaken up. So you took her with you. I explained to her why I couldn’t stick around for the cops. And I gave her a choice. She chose to come with me. You just left britt right there? She agreed to cover for us. Right. Okay. None of us saw the hook’s face. She was wearing some kind of mask. None of us had any other information to offer. Okay, there was — there was nothing to be gained by joss or i talking to the cops. It would have only caused complications. So you and josslyn left the pier. Where’d you go? Back to my apartment.

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She didn’t want to go back to her mom’s, and her dorm didn’t feel safe. She was still really shaken up, and I-I didn’t think she should be alone. How long did josslyn stay with you? I was afraid I’d never get to do this again. A couple hours. And then she asked to go to kelly’s, and then I took her back to her mom’S. Oh, carly knows? Yes, sir. But you waited until now to tell me? Only because of ms. Reeves. She needed you, and you were focused on her. I-I figured that was more important. Well, I appreciate the gesture, but it still doesn’t let you off the hook. Josslyn: Cam, you’re right. You don’t owe dex anything. But I’m not asking for his sake. I’m asking for the sake of what we have meant to each other. And what is that exactly, joss? It’s clear to me that you didn’t give a crap about me. That’s not true. I do care about you! Cam, I’m talking about before we broke up. You mean before you slept with dex? Cam, come on! I hate seeing you this hurt. And that’s on me, I know.

[ Crying ] And I knew what my feelings were, and I didn’t say anything because I was trying to shield you, and I made everything worse.

[ Breathes shakily ] And I am sorry.

[ Crying softly ] You are a good guy. And we’ve been friends forever. So I am asking for the sake of those two friends who shared everything, the good and the bad. Does he mean that much and I so little that you’re willing to compromise yourself and expect me to do the same? So the reason I was late is because I just got back from spring ridge. Who were you going to visit at spring ridge? Esme prince. Ugh. Because? There seems to be a connection between esme and the victims of the hook attacks. Right, right. I, uh, read all about it in the invader. Your mom’s coverage is must-read journalism. No, my mom is actually the reason why I went to spring ridge. She wants me to track down esme’s nanny. That’s not random or anything. It’s sort of a convoluted story, and there are details about the investigation that are privileged and I can’t share with you. But what I can share with you is that this woman, the nanny, she raised esme after her adoptive parents died, but the nanny, maggie fitzgerald, she could potentially have information on a suspect in the hook attacks. That’s a lot of “mights” and “potentials.” I know. It’s a long shot. And where does dante fit in? Well, the police are on a parallel track, so dante and I are gonna go to london to track down the last known address — excuse me. When were you gonna tell me about this? Mm, well, I was just telling you that dante and i were gonna go track down — yes, yes, I know. You need to track down the nanny who might have information, blah, blah, blah. You and the man you love are going to england.

[ Chuckles ] This is exciting! Yes, actually. It’s really exciting. I’m not suggesting that you give your mom a free pass,

but I think you might regret it if you don’t at least try to work things out with your mom. You know? It —

[ Groans softly ] It is ultimately your decision, and I will be here for you no matter what you decide. You don’t play fair, do you? All this appealing to my better angels.

[ Laughs ] Is that a yes? That’s a, “I’ll do my best.” And that’s all any of us can do. There is a young woman who is currently being held in a minimum-security prison known as spring ridge. Have you ever heard of it? It’s where ryan chamberlain is being held, correct? Yes, he is the most infamous inmate. But the young girl that I mentioned — she’s fascinating in her own way. How so? Before she was sent to spring ridge, she showed up at G.H. Very pregnant. She had no clue how she got that way. Are you saying she has memory loss? So it seems. She’s a total blank slate. But more importantly, she has to stay that way. Important to who? You? And elizabeth. And what exactly don’t you want this poor young woman to remember? It’s better if you don’t know.

And it’s better for your daughter if this poor young woman never gets her memory back.

[ Doors close ] Okay, coast is clear. Where’s the entrance to the catacombs? Can you feel it, too? Feel what, renee? The thrill, the rush. Just like it used to be. Trust me, it can be that way again. Well, you know me. First we finish the job. And then? Okay, where is it? What are we waiting for?

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You’re asking me to medically manipulate an already-damaged young woman to serve your needs? I am asking you to use your expertise for the greater good

while serving elizabeth’s needs. If my daughter agreed to that, she’d have asked me herself. Elizabeth has a good heart. It’s partly why she’s in this mess. She needs her mom to help her out, using your skills and your training to suppress esme’s painful memories like you once did for elizabeth. No, when I did that procedure on lizzie, I was thinking of her emotional well-being. I don’t think elizabeth thought it was in her best interest. We both know how much she’s suffered since then. I mean, isn’t that what lured you back here? The opportunity to make it right? And you call yourself her friend. I’m a better friend than you are a parent.

But you have the chance to atone for that. I’m offering you one last chance.

[ Crying ] Your friendship is something I cherish. Stop pretending like you have

any respect for me. All this crap about how we couldn’t make it as a couple — that didn’t mean anything because you didn’t want to make it work. You found someone else. A-and now you want me to — to keep your dirty little secret? Dex works for sonny. That complicates things. I know that what I did hurt you, okay, and I hate that. And if — if our friendship has to take a time out because of that, that’s fine. I understand. But I just want our friendship to have a future, somehow, somewhere down the road. And I want you to want that, too! And what if I don’t want that, joss? What if I can’t find it in myself to ever forgive you? What then? Then I’m gonna have to tell dex before this gets back to sonny. I picked up the casing, so there’s nothing that ties this gun to what happened on new year’S. But I understand if you don’t trust me with it anymore. Keep it. And — and I’ll tell you what. Spend some more time at the shooting range, ’cause I don’t want you to miss next time. Copy that. Okay. As long as you can swear to me — you can look me in the eyes and swear to me that you’re telling me everything. That smell really brings back memories. Yes, the smell in the catacombs is very memorable. And not in a good way. We’ve been walking for a while now. How far have we gone? We’ve gone at least one mile underground. Well, then are we getting close to the compound where we think victor’s holding lucy? It can’t be far now. Anna. Anna! I don’t understand. She was right behind us. It’s easy for people to get lost, especially when it’s their first time. We have to go back to look for her. Or we could celebrate that it’s just you and me now.

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I told you everything. If you don’t believe me, you can ask josslyn. Oh, don’t worry about that. I-I plan to. But I do, you know, appreciate you showing me respect, especially with what’s going on with michael and — and willow. They’re having a tough time. If you don’t mind my asking, how are michael and willow doing? Well, you know, we’re just waiting for — to see if nina’s a match so she can be a marrow donor for willow. I hope so. It’s tough. Uh, I-I hope everything works out. I appreciate that. Thank you for looking out for — for josslyn that night. I’m not officially the stepfather anymore. I mean, she doesn’t want anything to do with me, and I have no say, but she’s still very important to me. That goes with the job, right? Protect everyone that’s important to you. That’s funny, ’cause that’s the same thing I used to say when I was young. I always had to prove myself. You’re doing good. Sky’s the limit for you, dex. All this talk about cherishing our friendship — that’s all just B.S. You’re just trying to butter me up so I stay quiet about your new wannabe mobster boy toy. I hurt you, cam. And now you want to hurt me. Maybe I deserve that. But that doesn’t change the fact that if sonny finds out that dex and I slept together, he could turn on dex. He might have him killed. Killed! You get that? Don’t you dare try to make this my fault! You screwed me over, josslyn. I don’t owe you a damn thing. Where are you going? To kelly’S. You know, to go to my normal, boring, non-mafia job. What are you gonna do? What do you think I’m gonna do, joss? You really believe I’m gonna go on the internet, tell everyone that my girlfriend left me for some stupid criminal? No, your secret’s safe with me. Thank you. Don’t you dare thank me for being a better person than you are. Unlike you, I don’t betray the people that I care about. It’s pretty clear that there’s something else that’s weighing on you. Want to talk about it? It’s okay. I don’t want to involve you in any more of my troubles. Are you sure?

[ Chuckles ] As much as I would love to blame everything on my parents, I am not the 15-year-old girl they shipped off. I’m a grown woman with three kids of my own. At some point, I need to take responsibility for my own decisions. Yes, that’s something that we all have to do. But if what you’re struggling with has something to do with nikolas, I’m already involved. He’s my son. I love him. I always will. But I know how persuasive he can be. I mean, really, he can make a bad idea seem reasonable. Oh, I know. Has he imposed on your friendship in some way? He talks a good game. But the choices I made are the choices i made, and I have to live with them. But you can always change your mind. Elizabeth, whatever it is, you can tell me. I’m so happy that you found love again. I mean, to have been hurt so badly and to have grieved and then risk your heart again, I really admire you. You know, falling in love with dante wasn’t, like, some courageous act. It was actually the easiest, most natural thing that I think I have ever done. I mean, when you think about it, we were — we were friends, and I’ve always, like, liked him. And then I was like — like, “wow. I-I love him.” And then he told me that he loved me, and it just… I don’t know. It felt right. And don’t get me wrong, you know. There’s been plenty of bumps in the road along the way, but I don’t know. Maybe I could have took a lot of pressure off of the whole, like, moving-in-together situation. Why? Because it was so important, you were afraid you might screw it up? Like moving in together could be the beginning of the end? Yeah. Or pretty much. But, actually, moving in together wound up being really, like, wonderful. We just — we fit really well together as a family. That’s awesome. And dangerous. Dr. Webber, what do you say? You want to put your psychiatric skills to use to help your daughter? Go to hell. All those years ago, when I used my skills so elizabeth could forget that traumatic experience, I told myself I was doing what was best for my daughter. But that wasn’t true. I was taking the easy way out for me and my husband. And I’ve spent a lifetime wishing I could undo that mistake. That’s the one and only reason I came to port charles — to make right with elizabeth. I’m certainly not going to compound my mistake at the expense of another poor, young, innocent woman. The woman in question is hardly innocent. See, that’s the trouble, nikolas. I don’t trust you. And I absolutely will not use my knowledge of the human mind to play god with someone else’s life. I made that mistake decades ago, and I’ll always regret it. Well, maybe this time elizabeth will regret it. Renee, it is just you and me. And that’s a problem. At least, it is for me. We have to go back to find anna. What’s the rush? If anna is as resourceful as you keep telling me, don’t you think she will catch up? Eventually, that is. I know you still feel the heat between us. Those old feelings don’t just evaporate.

[ Laughs ] I can still remember those wild times we had. I don’t think it’s possible for you to forget them. It can be like that again… only better, if you play your cards right. Oh, there you are. Ah. Sorry. I-I took a wrong turn. I thought I lost you.

[ Exhales deeply ] Did something happen while I was gone?

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I can’t believe you call yourself my daughter’s friend. When elizabeth graduated high school, I was there. Where were you? When she graduated nursing school, I was there. Where were you? When her three boys were born, when franco died. For all those times, I was there to hold her hand, to wipe her tears away, to celebrate her victories. I was there for all of them. You were there for none of them, so don’t you dare take that sanctimonious tone with me, because, lady, that flag won’t fly. What jeff and I did to elizabeth all those years ago broke our hearts. But at least we were able to tell ourselves that she had her grandmother to look out for her when we couldn’T. And her friends, or so we thought. Well [Scoffs] Now I see how wrong we were. Well, we can finally agree on one thing. Audrey was a saint. She took great care of elizabeth, and so did her friends, including me. If elizabeth needs anything, day or night, all she has to do is call me and I will be there. Oh, please. You’re just out to save yourself. Well, you’re partially right, because, yes, I do want to save myself,

but I also want to save elizabeth, too. Can you say that? Elizabeth: It started out so simply. I just wanted to repay a friend. Nikolas had been there for me when my life went sideways after franco had been killed. And — and I — when I — the more I got involved in his plan, I just — mom? Grandma? Hi.Hi. Hey. It’s great to see you. It’s nice to see you. I-I didn’t think that you’d still be here. You weren’t waiting for me, right? No, your grandma came to meet me, and we just got to talking. Okay, good. Are you okay? Yeah, no, I’m fine. Never better. In fact, I’m so fine, I want to treat you guys both to a very special dessert. Oh, no, honey, that’s okay. You don’t have to do that. No, no, no, I want to. It’s on me, on the house. Is he trying too hard? In a word, yes. You know, you and dante really are the picture of domestic bliss. Two jobs, three kids. All you need is a dog. Oh. But? But all that domesticity really can get in the way of romance. Mm. Tell me if this sounds familiar. Between your job and his job, making dinner, helping kids with the homework, by the time you guys are alone together, you’re already in bed, and it’s inevitable that one of you are asleep by the time the other one can turn out the light. Okay, yeah, occasionally that happens.

But in london, you and dante will be alone together, away from your daily lives. Yes, you’ll be investigating, but maybe you’ll have time to take a stroll through kensington gardens or have a candlelit dinner or room service in bed. Well, I hope we get the chance. But even if we don’t, you’re right. Dante and I are actually gonna be alone together. And this is gonna be our first trip together as a couple. And I am really excited about that. Yeah, I bet dante is, too. Cheers to you and dante in london. Cheerio. I’m glad we had this talk. Good night. Good night, boss.

[ Cellphone rings ] What’s up? I just had a horrible conversation with cam. He said some pretty harsh things about me. You don’t sound good. I just lost my oldest friend. Are we in trouble? I don’t think so. Cam said he wouldn’t say anything. That’s good. I just told sonny about the night dr. Westbourne was killed,

when I took you

back to my place. How much did you tell him? He believes nothing happened between us. We’re all good. Hey, I need you to check on dex heller. Thank goodness you’re okay. I was afraid you’d gotten lost, darling. Yeah. We were about to circle back to look for you. Weren’t we? Mm. [ Speaks french ]

[ Speaks french ] Mm. So what do we have here? Is this, like, a dead end? Well, I’m not so sure. Hang on a second. Oh, my god. Be ready for whatever life throws your way. Only dial provides a hard-working clean but is gentle to skin with its skin smart complex and 3 moisturizers to leave your skin feeling fresh and healthy. Nothing cleans like dial. “P” — pace yourself. You can’t do everything. Look, conserve your energy. Make smart choices. Heat equals more violence. Blackouts equals more theft. It’s gon’ be a busy day today, so pace yourself.

[ Power shuts down ] Don’t worry. The city has laid out top dollar for a state-of-the-art generator, which should turn on right about…now. Not everyone else is gon’ be so lucky, so be safe out there. Everyone’s 10-8.

[ Indistinct conversations ] Yes, sir? The heat wave’s been here for a week. She doesn’t know what cheap is? Uh, well — I assume you reviewed it with her. Uh — nolan, either you reviewed it with her and she forgot, or you forgot to review it with her. So who do I have a problem with? I did go over it with her. Yes, sir. She — she just forgot. She’s riding with me today. Sir? I want to see what else she forgot — what else you didn’t drill into her. Are you evaluating her or are you evaluating me? You. You have an issue with that? No, sir. No. No, I — did the a/c come back on? Because it’s so — officer juarez, you’re riding with me today. Come on. Any advice? Uh, yeah. I would just go light on the astrology talk and crystals. And auras. And tarot cards, too. And — and definitely no dreams. Okay, so keep it professional. No hobbies. Yes. Unless you come up with one of those case-solving insights, then yes, you speak right up. Okay. So you want me to be myself? Yes. And also no. Just if you get one of those feelings, go back and figure out the facts that led you to feeling that way. Okay, so don’t be my– me. Juarez, let’s go. You’re gonna be great. Please be great. Hey. How’s it going? I see you have a lot to, uh, liaise. And enjoying every minute of it. I thought we said we would never lie to each other. That was a lie. You’re miserable. No. Mm-hmm. No, it’s not that bad. You know, nice people. Low stress. Wait, wait. Um, that reminds me… next week. Thank you. You’re welcome. Be safe out there.

[ Chuckles ] I’ll see you at the end of shift.

[ Sighs ] I, uh, speak spanish. Okay, that’s not good. Great spot. Tell me why. Well, I’m not sure. I can just tell something’s wrong. Bad aura? A feeling? A hunch? Well, stopping someone on a hunch is illegal, sergeant grey. Correct. Tell you what. Why don’t we walk that way while you talk it through? Pretend you don’t see them. Okay, well, the store is open. No one’s in distress, and there’s an employee with them. He’s even laughing. Why does it bother me? So we’re getting closer. Tell me what you know or we walk away. There’s a crime happening right now, officer juarez. Each one of those saws is about 900 bucks. I mean, that’s almost nine grand in tools. In a blackout, debit cards don’t work, and who walks around with nine grand cash? See, that, celina, is absolutely perfect. Control, 7-adam-200. I got a plate. 2-william-adam-charlie-4-8-4. Hey, guys, quick question. Great tools there. Did you pay cash or card?

[ Grunts ] Hey, hey, hey. Sgt. Grey: Hey. Turn around. Turn around.

[ Man grunts ] You good? Yeah, I’m good. Nolan: No, I agree. A dollar is a lot for a glass of lemonade, but that’s just smart business, not price gouging. Certainly doesn’t buy you the right to threaten anyone. Yeah, especially not a bunch of 9-year-old girls. Woman: Turn to the left. Kicking over their stand, threatening them. They were terrified. You’re lucky that the oldest one doesn’t have her black belt yet. That could have been a lot worse, andrew. Yeah.

[ Powering down ] Okay. According to grey, they should be back on about…now. I guess you need grey’s magic touch. Yeah. Want to go check it out? Oh, you guys are already on it. Any luck? I think it’s dead. Nolan: Check the battery? Yeah. All good. Maybe the coolant leaking? I don’t see any. Maybe the shut-off valve is closed. I’ll check it out. Hey. Buddy, hey, we got it. You know, it’s a little crowded in here. You mind?

[ Dramatic music plays ] You guys from this precinct? I’m new here, so maybe we haven’t met yet. I am. Bobby here’s usually with the 57th. Okay. Huh. Well, nice to meet you. Lapd doesn’t have precincts. No such thing as the 57th. Impersonating an officer and stealing police property are both felonies. I’m sure they didn’t teach you that in your imaginary police academy. We weren’t trying to steal the generator. Then what were you doing? I noticed the smell this morning. You smell it?

[ Groans ] Yeah. I-I figure an animal got in there and died. Could be a rat, but it’s a big smell for a rat. Maybe a raccoon. Skunk. Mountain lion. You think a mountain lion got in there and died? Well, there’s one way to find out. Can I see those lock cutters? Maybe I should cut it. I mean, if it’s a mountain lion, you probably want to shoot it. Well, I mean, if it’s dead, I won’t need to shoot it, right? Oh, good point. Control, seven-l-19. I’m at unit 15. About to cut the lock to make entry.

[ Both coughing ]

[ Dramatic music plays ] Whew. Ugh. That ain’t good. Poor thing probably got trapped looking for food.

[ Gasps ] That’s not good.

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Nikolas: I need three bedrooms. Actually, let’s make it four. Three’s sounding a little bit cramped. Uh, two-car garage. Uh, one cellar is preferable, but not essential. Tomorrow. Yeah. Yeah. No, this can’t wait. Okay. Alright. Thank you in advance. Bye.

Sonny: What was that about?

Nikolas: That was a realtor. I need to find a house. ASAP.

Sonny: I told you, you can stay here with me.

Nikolas: And I appreciate that, but I just don’t think that it’s going to look very good…in court.

Sonny: Uh, what’d you do now, Spencer?

Nikolas: I didn’t do anything. It’s what I’m going to do.

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[ Door opens ]

Laura: Hi!

Nikolas: Mother. Hey. What — what brings you by?

Laura: You invited me.

Nikolas: I did. Ahh. T-thank you for coming. Thanks.

Laura: Oh, my goodness. You are really distracted. Did something just happen?

Nikolas: [ Sighs ]

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Ramona: Hey! New girl! That’s my seat!

Esme: I-I’m sorry. I-I didn’t know that this seat was yours.

Ramona: I can’t stand people like you. Think you’re entitled to everything.

Esme: Okay. I said I was sorry. I had no way of knowing that the seat was yours.

Ramona: You don’t want to do that.

Esme: What?!

Ramona: Get the guards involved.

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Elizabeth: Mom.  What are you doing here?

Carolyn: I came in for some coffee.

Elizabeth: In Port Charles? I made it clear to Dad that I didn’t want to see either of you.

Carolyn: Yes, you did. I’m in town to consult on a psychiatric patient.

Elizabeth: You’re here for work?

Carolyn: Yes. And…no. I’m also here hoping to try and reunite with my daughter.

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Sam: Hi!

Dante: Hey. Uh, what’s going on? Where are the kids?

Sam: Um, they’re at a sleepover with Leo.

Dante: They’re at a sleepover with Leo?

Sam: Yeah. Mm-hmm…

Dante: Ohh. Could that mean that we, uh — we have some alone time?

Sam: Oh, yeah. We’re alone now.

Dante: Mmm. Oh, damn it!

Sam: What?

Dante: Well, I have to work tonight. I have to go see Heather Webber at Spring Ridge.

Sam: I know. The timing is perfect.

Dante: What? Wait. How can the timing be perfect?

Sam: Because… I am coming with you.

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Austin: Mason, what have you done?

Mason: Take it easy. I told you, I just offered little Georgie a treat. She turned me down, though. Either she doesn’t like lollipops or she’s been warned against strangers. Thing is, is that I’m not gonna be a stranger if I visit her again. Little kids can be so trusting.

Austin: You wouldn’t dare.

Mason: Then don’t make me.

[ Knock on door ]

Ava: Knock, knock! Am I interrupting?

Austin: No, no, not — not at all. Hey. Can I help you with something?

Ava: Yeah. You told me to come by.

Austin: Oh, the referr– I’m so sorry. Give me one second. That’s — yep.

Ava: Hey.

Mason: How you doin’?

Ava: Do I — do I know you? You — you look so familiar.

Mason: Oh, I’m this guy’s cousin. I — I come to visit every now and then.

Ava: Odd. I’m having the strongest sense of déjà vu right now. Oh, no. I-I remember. You were there when I was attacked.

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Josslyn: Cam, what are you doing here?

Cameron: Looks like I’m interrupting. So, is that it, Joss? You’re with Dex now? Is he the reason why we broke up?

---

Cameron:  I’m out of here.

Josslyn: Cameron. Cameron. Can we not do this in the hall? Please. [ Softly ] Please.

Dex: Look, man, I’m sorry that you —

Cameron:  No, you’re not, man. You are loving this.

Dex: Trust me, I’m not.

Cameron:  You guys are probably laughing your asses off about how clueless you think I am.

Josslyn: Do you really think I’d do that?

Cameron:  I don’t know, Joss. I really didn’t think you were gonna dump me. And I sure as hell didn’t expect opening the door to another man tonight. So I guess I don’t know what you’re capable of, Joss. What am I doing here? Screw you both. Get the hell out of my way!

Dex: Cameron. Wait.

Josslyn: Cameron. Cameron! Wait!

---

Carolyn: Can we sit? Please? [ Sighs ] So… how are you doing?

Elizabeth: You mean now that I know the truth?

Carolyn: I know it’s a lot to process.

Elizabeth: Finding out that I’m indirectly responsible for someone’s death? Yeah. It is.

Carolyn: You’ve had to confront a lot of trauma. Maybe…talking can help you contextualize your feelings.

Elizabeth: Oh, stop talking like a shrink. You’re not my doctor. And you don’t get to help me pick up the pieces, not when you’re the one who messed with my head.

Carolyn: I know you’re angry. I’m here. Whatever it is you need to say to me —

Elizabeth: Why did you stay with Dad?

---

Dante: Wait. Y-you want to see Heather?

Sam: Oh. God, no. If I never see that psycho again, it’ll be too soon. I want to talk to Esme Prince.

Dante: Why do you want to talk to Esme?

Sam: Because of Esme’s old nanny, Maggie Fitzgerald. Spencer said that Maggie was the only one that Esme could count on, so I was hoping that maybe hearing her name might jog her memory.

Dante: I’m assuming you want to find out something more specific.

Sam: Well, Esme told Spencer that Maggie had some information about her biological parents. According to Spencer, Maggie wrote something in a letter implying that Esme’s birth father was somewhere maybe in New York State — possibly Port Charles — which means…

Dante: She might have made contact with her father?

Sam: And maybe he’s the overprotective sort? I mean, what if he is behind The Hook attacks?

Dante: Okay, but The Hook being a woman — your theory is maybe he hired this woman to get revenge on Esme’s enemies?

Sam: It is a theory. And since you can’t talk to Esme without a lawyer present…

Dante: Ohh! Look at you!

Sam: Yes.

Dante: You’re pretty good.

Sam: Yeah. I think it’s a gift.

Dante: Mm-hmm.

Sam: So what do you say? We work together on this tonight?

Dante: I say… let’s do it.

Sam: Okay.

Dante: Yeah?

Sam: Yeah.

Dante: Good.

---

Mason: I’m sorry that you were attacked, but I wasn’t there.

Austin: Ava.

Ava: Hmm?

Austin: Uh, perhaps you would like to elaborate?

Ava: Oh, gladly. Um, I was stabbed — or, more precisely, hooked the night of the Quartermaine charity picnic. And you were most definitely there.

Mason: Blood or no blood… when I call, you answer. And it will be, “yes, sir,” and, “thank you, sir,” when I give you instructions. You got it?

Austin: Loud and clear.

Mason: I was at the picnic. But that’s all.

Austin: Ava… a-are you suggesting that my cousin, Mason, was the one who attacked you?

Ava: Oh, I’m not suggesting that. Not yet.

---

Sonny: Spencer, sit down and tell me what you’re gonna do before you do something stupid. Is this about Nikolas?

Spencer: It involves my father, yes.

Sonny: Alright. I know you’re angry, but you’re too young to try to get revenge and ruin your life. I promised you that I would take care of you. You got to trust that I can do that.

Spencer: This is something that I need to do on my own.

Sonny: What — what are you planning?

Spencer: I’m gonna make sure that my father doesn’t ruin anyone else’s life.

---

Nikolas: I just received my settlement agreement for my divorce.

Laura: Oh, I’m sorry.  You know something? Even when you’re expecting it, when it comes time to finally sign those papers, it’s hard.

Nikolas: Yeah, I can hardly believe that it’s happening. What makes it even more difficult is… I’ll be leaving Wyndemere.

Laura: Where are you going? You’re not leaving town again, are you?

Nikolas: No, I’m not, but Ava and I agreed that she gets Spoon Island in the divorce.

Laura: But Wyndemere has been your home ever since you first came to Port Charles. Why would you give that up in a divorce? And why does Ava want it anyway? Just so she can tear it down?

Nikolas: Spite.

Laura: You know, I — I guess that makes sense, but why are you agreeing to it?

Nikolas: Because… she’s entitled to her rage. I was unfaithful. I’m having a baby with someone else. I mean, we both need a new start, and there’s no better start than a new baby, right?

Laura: know Esme was arraigned today, right? She’s been remanded to Spring Ridge awaiting trial.

Nikolas: Okay, I’m glad the court is taking her pregnancy into consideration, not sending her to Pentonville. She’s gonna be safer in Spring Ridge.

---

Esme: Please, whatever you do, just don’t hurt my baby!

Ramona: You think you’re special just because you’re having a kid?!

Heather: How ya doing, Ramona? And you’re right about one thing. Esme is special. And so is her kid. Understood?

Ramona: Sorry, Heather. I didn’t realize she was your friend. My mistake.

Heather: Yeah. Spread the word.

Esme: Um, thank you for intervening. I don’t know what she would have done.

Heather: Nothing to worry about now. Or ever again.

Esme: Sorry I was short with you before.

Heather: [ Chuckles ] Hey. I can be a little extra sometimes. [ Chuckles ] So… friends?

---

Elizabeth: Dad cheated on you, not only with Reiko, but so many other women.

Carolyn: I remember them all, Lizzie. And I could have divorced him, ended things before they got out of hand. But I chose to focus on the life we were building together.

Elizabeth: Why let him treat you like that? Honestly. Don’t you have any self-respect?

Carolyn: Dad and I had a good marriage. We have a good —

Elizabeth: As long as you look the other way. How could you forgive him again and again?

Carolyn: I love him.

Elizabeth: More than you love me?

---

Mason: The papers — they already said that The Hook Killer was a woman, so definitely not me.

Ava: The media gets stuff wrong all the time.

Mason: [ Scoffs ] I don’t have to listen to this.

Ava: You know, the cops wanted to interview everybody that I interacted with that night, and I… I forgot to mention…

Austin: Mason Gatlin. G-A-T-L-I-N.

Ava: Oh. Of course. Same as yours.

Austin: Well, only half.

Mason: I live in Pautuck. [ Scoffs ] I don’t even live in Port Charles.

Ava: So what you doing here?

Mason: Visiting my cousin. Right, Austin?

Ava: And how often do you “visit”?

Mason: Only when necessary.

Austin: Which is really never. Uh, sadly, Mason’s really got to get going now. Isn’t it time for you to get back on the road and head home? Isn’t that right? Cuz?

Mason: Yeah. Awesome.

Austin: How much of that did you hear?

Ava: Enough to know you don’t like your cousin very much.

Austin: Eh… thank you for the assist.

Ava: My pleasure.

Austin: Just… don’t do it again.

---

Esme: Thank you.

Heather: Don’t worry. Ramona will make sure all the inmates know you are under my protection now.

Esme: I don’t know what I did to deserve your kindness, but I do appreciate it.

Heather: Oh, you don’t have to do anything. The moment I saw you, I just knew, deep down, we were the same. Didn’t you feel it?

Esme: Honestly, all I’m feeling right now is overwhelmed. I mean, people keep telling me that I’m a-a criminal. And, honestly, all I am is scared. I mean, what if I did all of those horrible things that I’m accused of? I mean, what if I… really killed all of those people?

Heather: Then I’m sure you had a good reason.

Esme: What reason could I possibly have?

Heather: Like protecting your child. A good mother will do anything to make sure that her child is safe and happy.

Esme: I’m sure you’re a great mom.

Heather: You think so? I do my best. I really do my best.

---

Spencer: I cannot think of two worse parents than my father and Esme.

Sonny: Well, okay. So what are you gonna do?

Spencer: I’m gonna hire Diane and I’m gonna sue for custody of the baby.

Sonny: Diane said she would take the case?

Spencer: She is considering it.

Sonny: You think you’re ready to raise a child?

Spencer: No, of course not. Not while I’m still living here. And that’s what the house is for. So the kid will have his own room. I’m gonna hire a live-in nanny. I have my own money now. Granted, this house is going to need to be on a much smaller scale than what I could afford if I had full access to my trust fund.  I’m gonna call Ava.

Sonny: Okay. Wait, wait. Sit down. And you need to slow down.

Spencer: I want you to know that I can take care of a little brother or a little sister. I really can.

Sonny: But what you’re saying proves that you can’t.

---

Dexter: Call me after so I know you’re okay?

Josslyn: Mm-hmm. Why are you here?

Cameron: Right now I do not know.

Josslyn: You could barely look at me at Kelly’s.

Cameron: I found out about Willow’s cancer, and I kept on thinking about what you said — that we have been friends forever. And I wanted to be here in case you needed me. But you didn’t.

Josslyn: I’m sorry that happened.

Cameron: Or sorry you got caught.

Josslyn: You didn’t “catch” me. I wasn’t doing anything wrong, Cam. We broke up.

Cameron: Like 10 minutes ago!

Josslyn: Cameron, over is over. And I’m so sorry that I hurt you. I really am. But as far as who I choose to spend my time with…

Cameron: Oh, that’s what we’re calling it now.

Josslyn: I don’t owe you anything.

Cameron: Well, tell me this, Joss. Did you at least wait until after we had broken up before you slept with him?

---

Ava: Just trying to help. After all, it’s the second time I walked in on your cousin threatening you. And I don’t much like bullies.

Austin: And I’m truly grateful.

Ava: Are you sure?

Austin: Yeah, I am. But y-you don’t want to get involved in this. It’s not your fight. You don’t want to be in the middle.

Ava: Fair enough. But what does he have on you? I have to know.

Austin: Uh, okay, well, the good news is it’s not blackmail.

Ava: What’s the bad news?

Austin: It’s just old family business.

Ava: Eh, your Cousin Mason seems to think it’s pretty current.

Austin: Yeah, I don’t care what Mason thinks. I’m gonna live my life the way I want to… and that’s far away from the Gatlins.

---

Cameron: You slept with him while we were still together.

Josslyn: I didn’t want it to happen that way.

Cameron: You just couldn’t help yourself.

Josslyn: Cam, I — listen. It was New Year’s. I went to Kelly’s to break up with you.

Cameron: I know. I was there.

Josslyn: No, no, no. This was before. I went there, and you were out. You were on a catering job. So I went home to change for Britt’s party, and I went to Pier 55, and I got attacked, okay, by The Hook.

Cameron: Wait. What?

---

Spencer: What did I get wrong?

Sonny: Pretty much all of it.

Spencer: This child is my sibling. Of course I’m gonna pay attention and love it.

Sonny: Okay. You know what? Love is a starting point. You got to support the child, emotionally and physically. They have to know that you’re gonna be there. And I’m talking from experience.

Spencer: Please.

Sonny: Took me a long time to learn to be a father and what I — I came to the conclusion that being a good father means you got to show up. You got to rock the child. You got to make the child laugh, make sure they feel safe. If they fall down, you pick them up so they can try again. And let me tell you something. You raise a child… it stops becoming about you. It’s all about them. So… you gotta ask yourself. You think you’re ready to raise a child?

---

Carolyn: I am sorry I made you feel that I chose your father over you. At the time, I truly believed it was best for you to forget what happened with Reiko. I wanted to save you from the crushing guilt you were feeling.

Elizabeth: But, still, why stay with Dad when he was the one that caused so much of that hurt?

Carolyn: Was I furious with Jeff? Of course I was. But the damage had been done. I did what I thought was best in an impossible situation. We’ve given each other a lot to think about. I should go.

Elizabeth: Wait.

---

Nikolas: I’m glad you brought up Esme. She and the baby are why I wanted you to come by tonight.

Laura: Oh? Go on.

Nikolas: Well, I want you to know that I plan to sue for full custody of my baby. And I-I hope that I have your support.

Laura: Well, I can certainly understand you wanting to raise the child.

Nikolas: Well, Esme certainly can’t, especially if she’s in prison.

Laura: I don’t think the D.A. will charge Esme for The Hook murders. I think that she will be tried for making and distributing revenge porn. And if she’s found guilty, she will probably receive a relatively light sentence.

Nikolas: I don’t care what happens to Esme as long as I can keep her away from my child.

Laura: Are you saying you wouldn’t even want her to have visitation rights?

Nikolas: Absolutely not. Even without her memory, Esme is not fit to be a mother.

Laura: Not allowing that child to see his or her mother is a mistake, one that you would regret.

---

Esme: Oh!

Heather: What is it? What? Happened?

Esme: Nothing. Um… the baby just kicked.

Heather: Ohh —

Esme: Oh, please don’t!

Heather: Hey. It’s okay. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. It’s just seeing you like that reminds me of when I was pregnant with my daughter. It was such a miracle, feeling her kick inside me for the first time.

Esme: Sorry for overreacting.

Heather: Ohh. [ Chuckles ] Just the hormones, right? It happens to the best of us. May I?

Esme: Um… maybe when we know each other a little better.

Heather: Okay. Sounds like a plan. You know, I understand that you feel scared about being a mother. But trust me. You’ll be a natural.

Esme: You really think so?

Heather: I do. I think that baby is very lucky.

Esme: “Lucky” is not the word I would use when you have a mom in prison.

Heather: Hey. You are not going to prison.

Esme: What makes you so sure?

Heather: Hm. Just trust me. Soon enough, the cops are gonna realize there is no way that you could have been The Hook Killer.

---

Esme: Was there a break in my case? Another suspect?

Heather: Oh, the PCPD is very good at following breadcrumbs. They’ll get there.

Sam: What do you think they’re talking about?

Dante: I don’t know. Do you want to go find out?

Sam: Yeah. Will do.

Dante: Hey, Heather.

Heather: Oh!

Dante: Do you want to have a little chat?

Heather: Well, I-I’m a little busy right now.

Dante: Come on. Don’t make me fire up the bus to D’Archam, alright?

Heather: Okay, Detective Handsome. I’ll be right back. Can we at least talk over there?

Dante: Yeah.

Heather: Samantha.

Sam: Heather. Esme.

Esme: Um, look, if you’re a cop, my lawyer told me not to talk to the police, so…

Sam: No, I’m — I’m not a cop. I’m a private investigator. My name is Sam McCall. I’ve been looking into your background.

Esme: Why?

Sam: I don’t think you’re The Hook.

Esme: And those other things?

Sam: Well, yeah. Y-you did those.

Esme: Oh, great.

Sam: Look, you — you deserve to know who you are and what’s going on.

Esme: Thank you. Um, but I’m afraid that I can’t help you. I don’t remember anything about my past.

Sam: I think maybe there’s someone who does.

Esme: From what I’ve been told, I’m all alone in the world, so…

Sam: Actually, that’s not true.

---

Laura: I think that Esme deserves the chance to be a mother. Listen. If she fails at it, that’s a different story. But listen. She might not.

Nikolas: Esme is a sociopath!

Laura: [ Sighs ] I visited her in the hospital. All I saw was a scared young woman.

Nikolas: You spoke to Esme?

Laura: Yeah. I was curious about the memory-loss thing. I guess I wanted to see for myself.

Nikolas: And?

Laura: She’s pretty convincing. She only said one thing that sort of stood out to me.

Nikolas: What’s that?

Laura: She seems to think that Spencer could be the father of her child.

---

Sonny: I think your heart’s in the right place. It’s just you’re trying to figure out what to do with your own life.

Spencer: Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. There’s so much that I don’t have figured out. But the one thing that I do know… is that I want to save this baby. I want to save this baby from being betrayed by my father… of being abandoned when it becomes inconvenient.

Sonny: Sorry you had to ever feel that way, Spencer.

Spencer: Yeah.

[ Knock on door ]

Sonny: Yeah? Frank.

Dexter: Sorry for interrupting. I need to get something straight with you.

---

Cameron: The Hook attacked you?

Josslyn: It was so scary. It was so scary. She kept coming for me. And I almost got away. And then I fell. If Britt hadn’t shown up, I’d be dead.

Cameron: But are you okay? You’re not hurt, right?

Josslyn: No, I’m not hurt. I’m fine. Britt saved my life.

Cameron: I am so sorry that you had to go through that. But what does that have to do with this?

Josslyn: Britt fought the hook. But it wasn’t until Dex showed up that The Hook ran away.

Cameron: Right. And you were so grateful to him that you just had to have sex with him!

---

Elizabeth: I can understand how you wind up making bad choices.

Carolyn: Thank you for hearing me. I have come all —

Elizabeth: I’m not forgiving anything, but I know how someone can do something unforgivable in extreme circumstances.

Carolyn: Have you done something you think is unforgivable?

Elizabeth: If I did, I wouldn’t talk to you about it.

Carolyn: Of course. Sorry. Now I really do have to run. But if on the off chance you do want to talk more, I’ll be staying at the Metro Court.

Elizabeth: How long will you be in town?

Carolyn: Until I finish my consultation. So a few days, maybe longer. It’s impossible to say just yet.

Elizabeth: Right. Well, I hope it works out.

Carolyn: Elizabeth, in my experience, very few things are truly unforgivable. Often it’s just a matter of time.

---

Josslyn: Cam, I did not sleep with Dex out of gratitude.

Cameron: I-I don’t want to know the reasons. Just admit that you lied to me.

Josslyn: I didn’t lie. I didn’t lie!

Cameron: Yes, you did, Joss! With that whole B.S. speech — “It’s not you, it’s me.” You never once mentioned Dex!

Josslyn: Cameron, it wasn’t about Dex.

Cameron: No.

Josslyn: Yeah. That’s right. We just grew apart. We did! We grew apart! We saw each other less and less. And when we did, I would hear myself saying all the right things, but I didn’t feel the way that I felt before.

Cameron: Because of what Esme did?

Josslyn: No. No. Because of me. I changed.

Cameron: Yeah, you started sleeping with Dex!

Josslyn: No.

Cameron: Yeah. Yeah. And you — you broke up with me so you could continue sleeping with him and not feel guilty about it.

Josslyn: I told you — I had already decided that we were over long before that night. I just hadn’t found the time to tell you.

Cameron: I’m sorry I got in the way of your hook-up.

---

Austin: This is your referral. Dr. Partha. The best plastics guy on the east coast. Should be able to deal with that scar that The Hook left, maybe even remove it all together.

Ava: Thank you very much.

Austin: You’re welcome.

Ava: I’ll give him a call. For what it’s worth, I do know a thing or two about family “disagreements.” I am the daughter of a crime boss, after all.

Austin: Oh. Yikes.

Ava: Yeah.

Austin: You ever just want out?

Ava: At first, I wanted in. I wanted it all. Yeah, I didn’t know that I was a Jerome until I was an adult, so… what about you?

Austin: Me? I — I — I had a great childhood. It was amazing. And then things started to get a little weird when I lost my dad. Jimmy Lee. He was a great guy. And he would have wanted me to stand my ground. So that’s what I’m gonna do.

---

Dante: What do you want with Esme?

Heather: What kind of question is that?

Dante: Well, I know you, Heather, and I know you like… collecting babies.

Heather: Oh, come on. Alright. So my maternal instincts got me carried away once or twice. As for Esme, I want nothing from that girl except the best for her.

Dante: That’s good. ‘Cause you remember the only reason you’re here at Spring Ridge is because you promised Robert Scorpio that you would give him intel on Ryan Chamberlain’s connection to Esme, right?

Heather: Absolutely.

Dante: Right. Okay, good. So what do you got?

Heather: Oh, I got something, alright.

Dante: Yeah?

Heather: Ryan asks about Esme every single day.

Dante: That’s it?

Heather: Well —

Dante: Oh, come on. This free ride’s gotta end. We gotta get you outta here.

Heather: No, no, no, no. Don’t be so hasty. There’s a definite advantage to me being here still, especially now that Esme’s here.

Dante: Mm-hmm.

Heather: I can make sure that Esme and Ryan bump into each other.

Dante: Hm.

Heather: When they do, I’ll be the translator, all the while acting like I couldn’t care less about the content of their conversation. Ryan is bound to tell her something, right? And I thought you cops wanted a little information on whether or not Esme had a partner in crime. [ Chuckles ]

---

Sam: Does the name Maggie Fitzgerald mean anything to you?

Esme: Why? Who is she?

Sam: Maggie was your nanny. She basically raised you after your adoptive parents died.

Esme: That’s an interesting bit of trivia, but I don’t think I’ve needed a nanny for a while now.

Sam: Well, I have reason to believe that you stayed in touch through letters.

Esme: Can I see them?

Sam: Unfortunately, I don’t have them right now. Actually, I don’t know where they are. I think you may have took them with you when you left Wyndemere.

Esme: Maybe. I mean, I could have done literally anything.

Sam: Do you remember riding on a boat?

Esme: Not really. I… [ Sighs ] Sorry.

Sam: No.  Don’t — don’t worry. It’s okay. Just — just take your time.

Esme: I’m starting to think it might be better if I never remember who I am. I mean, do I really want to remember a life where the only person who cared about me was paid to do it?

Sam: Maggie mentioned in one of her letters that your biological father could be somewhere here in New York State.

Esme: I mean, if that’s the case, why hasn’t he tried to contact me?

Sam: I don’t know. Maybe he doesn’t know y-you’re in trouble. Do you want me to try and find him?

---

Sonny: Is this an emergency or what?

Dexter: No, but it is important.

Spencer: My uncle and I are having a family discussion. So, errand boy, go polish a fender! Pick up somebody’s dry cleaning! Okay?!

Sonny: Spencer. I got it. Wait outside.

Spencer: I really don’t like that guy!

Sonny: Yeah, you don’t — you don’t have to worry about — about him. Trust me. I just want you to know that I’m proud that you want to protect your brother or your sister. You know? There’s a lot of your mother in you.

Spencer: Really?

Sonny: Yeah. She’d have been very proud of you.

Spencer: But do you think that fighting for this baby is a mistake?

Sonny: Well, that’s just my opinion. It doesn’t matter what I think. I just want you to know — if you take this on, it’s gonna be a fight with your father.

---

Nikolas: Esme thinks Spencer might be the father of her baby? How?

Laura: I don’t know. [ Sighs ] She talked to Spencer. Probably Spencer told her who they used to be to each other.

Nikolas: No, this seems more like an Esme trick. I mean, god, even without her memory, she’s still a schemer.

Laura: Maybe. My gut instinct is that she really can’t remember who she used to be.

Nikolas: Let’s hope it stays that way.

Laura: Why? I mean, if she remembers, I think it will make your case against her stronger. Why wouldn’t you —

[ Cellphone rings ]

Laura: I’m sorry about this. Um, I — I’m gonna answer this. I’ll just be a minute.

Nikolas: By all means.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Laura: Hello? I’m on my way.

---

Cameron: If you thought I couldn’t look at you before at Kelly’s, that is nothing compared to how I feel right now.

Josslyn: I’m sorry. But I’ve got to ask you. You cannot tell anybody about me and Dex

---

Spencer: I need some fresh air. I’m gonna go for a walk. And, uh, promise to think about what you said.

Sonny: I know you will.

Spencer: Alright.

Sonny: And if you need me, you know I’m here to talk, right? No matter what time or whenever…

Spencer: I know.

Sonny: You know. Do what you gotta do, okay?

Spencer: Thanks again.

Sonny: Yeah.

Spencer: You’re up.

Sonny: Dex.

Dex: I’m sorry for interrupting before.

Sonny: That’s okay.  I just want you to know it’s always family first.

Dex: I do.

Sonny: So what do you got to tell me?

---

Austin: Good luck with Dr. Partha and with everything else.  I hope things go your way.

Ava: Thanks. Good luck to you, too.

Austin: Thank you.

---

Dante: You got one week. One week to get something solid that leads to something out of Ryan. Or, I’m sorry, it’s back to D’Archam.

Heather: Know that it won’t be that easy, but Ryan and I do have a very special connection.

---

Esme: It’s a very kind offer, but from what I understand, I have no money to hire you to help me find my father or this… nanny.

Sam: It would be no charge.

Esme: What’s in it for you?

Sam: Well, the truth would affect a lot of people I know. And if it doesn’t pan out, then neither of us is any worse off.  But if it does, then we both get answers. Come on, what do you say?

Esme: I say let’s do it.  Thank you.

Sam: Excellent. I’ll get right on it.

Esme: Um, I really hope you can find this nanny, but I know that it might not be the happiest story, but I need to know everything you can find out about who my father is.

Heather: What’s this about a nanny?

Esme: Oh, turns out my old nanny Maggie, um…

Sam: Fitzgerald.

Esme: Fizgerald. Um…Turns out she might know where my father is.

---

Laura: So, tell me, what’s going on?

Elizabeth: My mother’s in town.

Laura: Carolyn?

Elizabeth: Hm.

Laura: Why? Do you think she wants to make amends?

Elizabeth:  Well, apparently that’s just a bonus. She’s here to consult on a patient.

Laura: And you don’t believe her.

Elizabeth:  Well, I don’t know. After everything she and my dad have done, can I really risk trusting her?

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Nikolas: Thank you so much for coming.

On the next “General Hospital” —

Anna (to Valentin): There’s not enough time before it’s too late.

Elizabeth: Can I really risk trusting her?

Nikolas (to Carolyn): You’ll do exactly as I say.

Laura: I’m starting to feel that way about Nikolas.

Maxie (to Sam): When were you going to tell me about this?

Josslyn (to Cameron): I’m afraid of what Sonny could do if he finds out.

Sonny (to Dex): That still doesn’t let you off the hook.

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