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[ Exhales deeply ] Carly corinthos. I swear you get more gorgeous every time I see you. Well, it’s carly spencer now. Oh. Ohh. And you look so dapper, as usual. Thank you. Thanks for coming through for me, brick. You know I’ll always be there for you. Come on in. Okay. Well, well, well. I wonder what drew would think of this, carly? Hey, if I’m overstepping, just — just tell me. But if you’re really interested in knowing the full story about your biological parents, I think I can help. Thank you, drew. And, no, you’re not overstepping. If anything, you’re being incredibly generous. Yeah, nothing’s more important than family. I agree. Both the family that you have here and the unknown one somewhere out there. Dad, what are you doing here? I had to see you. Of course you did. Because why do things on my terms? Hey, look, I, uh… I heard you were admitted to G.H. Last night. Are you okay? I’m not the one with the busted lip. Yeah, I’m fine. I’ll tell you what happened later. But are you okay? Oh, yeah. Uh…

[ Breathes deeply ] It’s been interesting. You should leave now before you make everything worse. Nikolas: Here. Pack your things. Load up the jet and contact the airstrip. Right away, sir. And make sure the house is stocked and ready for guests. Where are we going? Someplace no one will ever find you. Hey. Hey. Shh.

[ Groaning ] Take it easy. God, you’re hot. So are you. With fever. That feels nice. Just try to rest, okay? My mom should be here soon with antibiotics. Hey. Hey. Everything okay with the guest? With the what? I’m sorry. What? The hosts said that, uh, I don’t know, you were having some problem with some customer service issue. Oh, yeah. I, um… m-managed to put out that fire, and I inadvertently walked into another one. What happened? Oh, nothing.

[ Chuckling ] There’s nothing. Just tell me. What? You said t hat brickused to flirt with carly? Yeah. All in good fun. It was nothing. Oh, okay. Why? No. Sunny, I-I have the habit of getting things wrong, okay? You need to tell me what — what — what is going on here. Okay. I saw carly go into brick’s room.

You said you saw carly going into brick’s room? Yeah? Yeah! I’m absolutely certain of it. Did they see you? No, I was out in the hallway. Did you hear anything? Yeah. I heard him say that he would always be there for carly. That she gets more gorgeous every time he sees her. I’m sure there is a simple explanation. Hey, leo. Your mom called. It’s time for dinner. Do you know how to unlock a phone? This isn’t yours? No. I found it when I was looking for leaves. Well, it’s dead. We have to hook it up to a charger. Then can I have it? No. Well, this doesn’t belong to you, buddy. We have to return it. We just gotta figure out who. So, the issue of my parents first became a thing back when michael wanted to take me to paris. I needed my birth certificate to get a passport, only harmony didn’t have one, so she got one forged. Right. And then she told carly right before she died that she wasn’t your biological mother. If only she told carly who my real mother was. Look, look, the way that I see it is if there is a real birth certificate out there, I’ll get an investigative reporter on the trail. How? Harmony lied about so many things. Is my birth name really kali? Is my birthday real or fake? Well, we just, um… we locate some of the people that used to live on the denver commune with harmony and her husband. If the only way to find my biological parents is by talking to harmony’s old commune friends, I can save you the time and trouble, because that’s going to be a dead end. All right. Open your mouth. Close. All right, so now you can’t talk — it’s my turn. The night that we met… when sonny ordered you to attack that paparazzi and I recorded the whole thing and I threatened to take it to the cops, sonny took off. He just left you there. Then he decides, with zero evidence, that you are the one going around and attacking people with a hook. He ties you up, he leaves you in a freezer, and he has some freak threaten to torture you with knives. Then he orders you to do something — god knows what — and you get shot in the process, and you can’t even call him for help. There is no way that sonny is paying you enough to go through all of that. I’d accuse you of being blindly, stupidly loyal… but, dex, I know that you’re not stupid. So, tell me.

[ Thermometer beeps ]

[ Scoffs softly ] What is it? Why have you been risking so much for sonny? You want me to stay away from your sister? Look, I hate lying to josslyn, but, yeah, she can’t know that you work for me. All I can tell you is… …I have my reasons.

[ Scoffs softly ] Your temperature is 104. If my mom is not back soon with the antibiotics, we have to take you to the hospital. Jeff: I’m sorry you feel that way, lizzie. My name is elizabeth, and I’m only stating true facts. God, you wreak havoc on everybody’s lives. You cheated on mom more than once — hayden is living proof. You’re the reason reiko betrayed finn. The reason I argued with her at the top of those stairs. If you hadn’t met her, who knows? She’d probably still be alive. And she and finn might still be married. And I wouldn’t have spent years repressing the memory of what happened to her. You’re right, elizabeth. I can’t dispute anything you just said.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Sighs ] I’m wanted in the lab. Unless you want me to stay? No. It — it’s okay. My father won’t be here long. Okay. Jeff: Before you go, dr. Finn, can I just say I — I’m sorry for what happened to reiko.

[ Door closes ] Is that why you came here? To absolve your guilt? I had no idea I would run into finn. And I know what I’ve done is unforgivable. Then why show up at all? I took a chance. There’s so much that we’ve left unsaid. Really? Like what? I’m not going anywhere with you. And yet you were so eager to leave last night. How do I know you won’t throw me into the ocean from the plane, hm? That would be the simplest solution — ridding the world of you forever. But you’re carrying my child. You know, I always wanted more children. I just hoped to have them with a woman I truly cared about. Instead, it’s with you. But the end result is to keep you safe. For now, at least. No, you can’t leave port charles. What about ava, huh? Don’t you still love her? Or spence? He should be getting out of pentonville soon. Don’t you want to be here for that? Or your mom. I mean, won’t you miss her? You’re wasting time. You know, where is my suitcase? The one I was packing before your whacked-out wife threw me off the parapet? She didn’t throw you, esme — you fell from your own momentum.

[ Scoffs ] Oh. Let’s tell that story to the police — see what they think. I’m sure the police would be far more interested in charging you with the hook attacks. Oh, my god. Not this again. As for your luggage, when you went missing, there was no reason to keep it. So it went up in smoke, so to speak. Oh, just like your plan to keep me here? Let’s establish some new house rules. Rule number one — no more lies. Mm. What’s rule number two? Never make me repeat myself. You have 5 minutes to pack your meager belongings for our journey. Nikolas, wait! It’s the baby! Quick, get help!

[ Groaning, panting ]

Esme: Something’s happening. What hurts? It’s a sharp pain. If you want this to work, you’ll have to do better. No, I’m serious.

[ Knock on door ] Demetrius: The helicopter will be here in 30 minutes, sir. Demetrius, help me!

[ Gasping ] It’s nothing to worry about, demetrius. Our guest is just violating rule number one about lying.

[ Whimpering ] Someone help me to the bed, please. It’s just an act.

[ Screams ] Are you sure, sir? Absolutely. Nikolas: Esme is conveniently getting cramps, right when we’re about to travel to a location that will be impossible for her to escape. You don’t know what a formidable liar she is. And you don’t know what it’s like to — to carry a child inside you, much less lose one.

[ Gasping ] But you’re about to.

[ Screams ] Sending me away as a teenager to live without my parents says it all, don’t you think? Your mother and I didn’t feel like we had any other choice. Right. Right. Because you were just trying to, quote/unquote, “protect” me? I guess it was just an added bonus that you no longer had to parent your wayward daughter, the one who exposed your affair and killed your mistress. Elizabeth, stop it. I won’t let you talk that way. Let me? You walked out of my life 25 years ago. You don’t get to just be my dad now. Or is the real issue that I called you out? You’ve created this narrative where your mother and i were somehow relieved to be rid of you. You were not wayward. Those are your words, not mine. And you were not responsible for reiko’s death. But I still wasn’t perfect, was I? Like sarah? Sarah isn’t perfect, either, because no one is. There’s no such thing. All carolyn and i ever wanted was for you both to be healthy and happy. Really? Because you didn’t have to drug sarah for her to be either. Elizabeth, I’m not saying that carolyn and i didn’t make mistakes, because we did. But one of the few things we did right was to finally admit the truth to you in monterey.

[ Sighs ] Even if it means you’ll never forgive us. Drew: Why are you so certain that the people that used to live on the commune with harmony wouldn’t know who your birth mother might actually be? In my experience, people who live in communes frequently change their names. They consider themselves to be free spirits who have a firm distrust of outsiders. Okay. Yeah, no, I get that. I do. I mean, obviously the people that used to live in that community have a fundamental distrust for law enforcement and for government in general. But, I mean, I’m not a cop. I’m not — I don’t work for the government. I’ll show up with a reporter from aurora, right? And then we can frame the questions as part of a human-interest story. And then we use the company’s publications to get the story out there. Somebody gave birth to you, and odds are that they had help, right? So somebody’s got to know something. You almost make me feel like this can actually happen. Mm. Almost. Every riddle has an answer. It’s about being thorough and reaching as many people as you can. Hopefully… as soon as possible. Nina: So you still want dinner? What are you in the mood for? Whatever you want is fine with me. I ruined everything, didn’t I? I ruined tonight. Why would you say that? Because I keep putting my foot in my mouth about willow and michael and tj, and then now telling you about carly. You know what? I’m going to have a new resolution — stay out of everyone’s damn business. I am your business. And you knew that I would want to know. I knew that it would matter to you. So, okay. You did the right thing. Wait till carly finds out that I told you, and she’s just going to want me dead. Okay. Okay. Okay. You got to let it go. Let’s just enjoy the evening. I would love to. But? I can’t help but wonder if it matters to you because brick is a trusted associate friend… mm-hmm. …Or… …because carly is your ex-wife.

[ Breathing heavily ] Why do you keep sticking your neck out for a total stranger? We’re not strangers. You came dumpster diving with me to help me find avery’s bracelet. And I happen to know that it is your life ambition to learn how to surf. I know you already know how to surf. Mm-hmm. And, uh, that you’re a really engaged, considerate big sister. But I don’t know a whole lot else. Like what? Like, what kind of music do you listen to? What shows do you binge?

[ Chuckles softly ] You first. What about sports? You into sports? I love watching football. What’s your favorite team? Um, college? Georgia bulldogs. Why? There was this guy in my unit — he loved the dawgs. He talked about them nonstop, had the whole roster memorized. It was just infectious, you know? He get so excited every game day, I couldn’t help but cheer them on, too. You guys stay in touch? Uh, no. No, he, uh, he died. Kia. “Killed in action”? Yeah. I’m sorry. Yeah, uh, me, too. Um… anyway, I, uh, I still root for the bulldogs. He’s not around to cheer them on anymore, so I do it for him. I want to go to a game in person someday. He always said the game-days were just I-incredible — the stadium is packed, and when the team runs out, they play “baba o’riley.” That is the weirdest name for a song. Okay. Um, you need to hydrate. All right, dex. I need you just sit up and drink this for me, okay?

[ Groans ] Or you’re gonna need my help. All right. Come here. Sit up.

[ Knock on door ]

I don’t expect you to forgive us. I don’t expect you to even understand what we did, though I’d be incredibly grateful if you did. But please believe me.

[ Sighs ] Every choice we made, as flawed and as misguided as they were, those choices were based on unconditional love for you. You’re a parent now, elizabeth. You love each of your sons in a unique way. Just as I loved you and sarah with all my heart. But honestly… the child I felt I had the most kinship with was you. Me? Why? Because I’m screwed up like you? Because you go your own way. You’re not afraid to take chances. The way I see it…

[ Breathes sharply ] …I’m nothing like you. You were when you were younger. You only knew me as a child, barely as a teenager. I am not the same person you sent away. Well, then… I hope you allow me to learn who it is who you’ve become. I already know I love elizabeth as much as I love lizzie.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Another chance would mean the world to me. But I won’t push. I won’t invade your space.

[ Ringing continues ]

[ Breathes deeply ]

[ Door opens ] From the little I’ve encountered of finn, he seems like a really good man. I hope I haven’t ruined things.

[ Screaming, groaning ] I need you. Please get to wyndemere as soon as you can. I’d be very grateful to you.

[ Sobbing, groaning ] It hurts so bad.

[ Whimpering ] Please hold my hand.

[ Screaming ] Carly: Joss, it’s mom. Okay, one second. One second. Hey, come in. Okay. Um, his temperature is really, really high. Do you have the antibiotics? They’re right here. Okay. Okay. Take these, all right? Here. Thank you. If you want to thank me, get some rest. The sooner that fever breaks, the better for all of us. All right. Easy. He’s had a really high fever for over a day now. I mean, how long do you think until it breaks? They’re strong antibiotics. My guess is the fever will break in the morning.

[ Sighs ] I hope you’re right.

[ Sighs ] You seem like you want to find your biological parents really quickly. Of course. I-I-I hope it’s sooner than later. Yeah, no. And I — I get that, but just — just to be clear, I mean, these things take time. Yeah. No, I’m just — I’m a little anxious to finally know the truth. Harmony wasn ‘t perfect by anystretch of the imagination… mm. …But still, there was some comfort in knowing that she was my mom. And now that I know she wasn’t, I just feel a bit unmoored. Hey. I thought olivia wanted leo to go back to the main house for dinner. Well, I called her and told her that he would be delayed. So, uh, leo found a cellphone, but it’s dead. So we have to charge it and find out who it belongs to. And leo wanted to stick around till the mystery was solved. So, leo, if you were a charger, where would you be? Hmm. Well, I would be made of aluminum and silicone, so… maybe upstairs.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, sorry. I seem overzealous. I just — I went back and forth deciding if I wanted to find my biological family. And now that I’ve made up my mind, I — stop right there, willow. I know exactly why you’re in such a hurry. The only thing between carly and me is donna. I know. I know. Right. But… wouldn’t it be awkward if she started dating someone that you know? All right, do me a favor — order for me? I want a big steak, okay?

You know the call that you gotearlier that took you away? Yeah. That’s all taken care of? Yeah, all sorted out. Well, I’m glad to hear it ’cause I — I wouldn’t want you to leave my ex-wife unsatisfied. Look, our situations aren’t identical, but they are similar enough. There was a time I didn’t know who my family was. And — and when you make that decision to find out, it’s like you feel like you need to know right now. So you do know how I’m feeling. Absolutely. The quartermaines embraced me as one of their own. I’m just hoping it’s gonna be the same case when you find your relatives. Yeah, that would — that would be ideal. But I also know that my biological relatives may not be as welcoming as the quartermaines. But…that’s okay.

[ Breathes sharply ] I don’t have to like them. Why would you say that?

[ Footsteps on stairs ] Did you find the charger? Just where I said silicone would be. But I’m hungry now. Bye! Drew: Bye! Willow: Bye! That right there — that’s what makes family everything.

[ Door closes ] I mean, scout, leo, rocco, wiley. Oh, yeah. They’re all characters. Funny, smart, precocious. Right? I mean, imagine in 10 years — imagine when they’re all teenagers. Won’t it be fun to see who they turn out to be?

[ Door opens, knock on door ] Hey. Elizabeth: Hi. Are you okay? My father will not be coming around here again uninvited. What happened last night that got your checked in here?

[ Sighs ] Oh. I ran into esme prince on pier 55. She didn’t attack you, did she? No. No, but I went to call 911, and she tried to grab my phone, and I fell and hit my head. They just checked me in for observation — mild concussion, but, really, I think they were just being overly cautious. Better safe than sorry. Yeah. Yeah. I’m the last person to defend esme, because I think she’s a maniac. But honestly, I don’t think she meant for me to fall. I’m really glad you weren’t hurt. I wish reiko hadn’t been. Me, too.

[ Sighs ] I hate that my dad showed up without warning. The last thing I wanted was for him to cause you more pain. It’s okay. I mean, it wouldn’t have been my first choice to…talk to your dad today, but in a strange way, it may have helped.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Did it feel good to punch him in the face? Maybe. I’m mean, I don’t feel good about it now, but… so, uh… what about my, um… …my role in what happened with reiko? I know last time we saw each other, you seemed like you just needed space to think about things. Have you? I have. A lot. You can’t be with me anymore, can you? I don’t blame you. What are you doing? Dex was shot. And you don’t know if somebody’s coming after him. What you do know is that he’s working for sonny, which means whatever he’s doing is dangerous. Mom, it’s not like I planned this, all right? It just happened. One thing led to another. It just snowballed from there, okay? But o-once he’s better, I will show him the door. Okay. But it’s a lot of risk you’re taking for a guy you barely know. It’s not what you think. How do you know what I’m thinking? Nothing inappropriate happened between me and your ex-wife, sonny. I would never. Yeah, I don’t imagine that you would. It’s just that, you know, I mean, you — you like flirting with carly. That’s all it is. And she’s in your room. Was. Briefly, okay? And only out of necessity. Okay, let’s — let’s just — let’s just get something clear. You work for me. Carly’s my ex-wife. I comprehend. Okay. So tell me what was going on in that room. I cannot do that.

Sonny, this has nothing to do with you. Carly needed something. She asked me to help her get it. And you’re the only one that can give it to her? Give it to her — no questions asked. Discreetly. Look, my allegiance is with you. Always. Forever. And you know I’ll tell you if you insist. But I’d rather not go back on my word. I know that your word is your bond. And if you tell me nothing compromising happened, then… …I accept your word. But you don’t like it. I know you’re a compassionate person. But is there any other reason you’re going this far out on a limb for dex? Well, I don’t know him all that well, mom, but we’re kind of becoming friends. And when I found ava after she had been stabbed at the quartermaine picnic and I yelled for help… he came running. He helped me save her life. And that bonded us. And on — on the subject of ava, I’m assuming that the cops haven’t found esme since she’s been back? No. They haven’T.

[ Scoffs ] Spencer’s in jail. She has no support system here. She has to be getting desperate. I mean, it’s only a matter of time, right? Things will go back to normal. This is not a time for you to let your guard down. We both know how dangerous esme is. And she’s not the only threat to your “normal.” Yeah, so, scout’s friend on her swim team — this renee — she comes back from vacation with her family from the caribbean, and she magically goes from brunette to blonde, right? So now, naturally… willow: Thank you. …Scout wants to go blonde, and I have no idea how to do it, so I ask renee’s mom. I’m like, you know, “what do we do? How do you do that?” And she’s like, “oh, no, no, no. It’s natural.” It’s just from being on the beach and out in the sun. And I’m like, “really?” Because three hours in a chlorine-filled pool, and renee went completely green. Oh, no! I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Hey. It’s not so bad. Sorry to keep ditching you guys. I just got to make a call real quick. Oh, yeah, yeah. No problem. Well, I’m hoping that got scout off the idea of becoming a blonde.

[ Door closes ] Yeah.

[ Cellphone ringing ] In the short amount of time we’ve been together, we’ve had a pretty spotty track record, and most of that has been on me. I mean, I-I kept you at arm’s length. I-I attacked your brother. I didn’t get help when I needed. I — and then I lied to you. And now you know that reiko fell when she was having an argument with me, which is how she caught the disease that killed her.

[ Voice breaking ] It’s just — it’s — it’s just too much for one relationship to withstand. It’s — it’s too much for you to possibly forget.

[ Breathes deeply ] Neither one of us will ever forget what we’ve been through. But that doesn’t mean we still don’t have anything to talk about.

[ Cellphone ringing ] I think it’s time that maybe we put this all down on the — the table.

[ Ringing continues ] I’m sorry. I-I have to answer this.

[ Sighs ] I’m right in the middle of something. Why do you keep calling me?

[ Sighs ] Okay. Uh, I’m on my way. I’m so sorry. I have to go. Is it something about the boys? No. No, it — it’s, um — it’s just something else that — something else, but you can’t tell me. I, uh… I really want to finish this conversation. I do. I really want to believe that’s true.

[ Sighs ] Finn, I’m — I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.

[ Door closes ]

[ Screaming, groaning ] Nikolas: Demetrius. Go downstairs and get the first aid kit. What? No.

[ Breathing heavily ] Yes, sir. No.

[ Whimpering, sobbing ] You can’t let me have even one friend, can you?

[ Door closes ] As memory serves, you make sex tapes of your friends.

[ Sniffles ]

[ Gasping ] Help is on the way. Really? Well, thank you. And [Sniffles] I know how much our baby means to you. Even if I don’T. I know you know that. And that’s why you’re pretending the little one is at risk. No, I’m not pretending, nikolas. I’m really in pain. A lot. I can promise you this — if you’re not really in pain now, you will be soon.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Dex. Why is your phone here? And where are you? I really appreciate you entrusting me to look for your birth parents. I want you to know that I will use every resource I have to get you some answers. I know that you will do everything that you can, but I also understand that this is a secret decades in the making, and I will not blame you if you hit a blank wall. I’m pretty confident I’m gonna get some results, okay? Because someone out there knows the truth about who you really are. Do you know anything about dex? I know that he was in the military. And I know that he doesn’t talk to his siblings. And I know that he did not come to me for help. I found him by accident. But now I’m in this. I need to see it through.

[ Chuckles softly ] I feel like I’m looking in the mirror. You’re so stubborn. I know you get that from me. I’m not even

gonna waste mybreath giving you more warnings ’cause you’re not gonna listen to me. That’s not fair. I always listen to you. Always? I just don’t always take the advice. Wow. [ Sighs ] You’re gonna sit here all night with him, aren’t you? Somebody’s got to. Okay. I have to get home to donna, or I would stay here all night with you. Do not open that door for anyone. And you call me if you need anything, okay? Okay.

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 how you doing? Yeah, good. How was the flight? No problem. Smooth weather. Easy check in. I’m a little hungry, though. Lunch is on me.

[ Laughs ] Yes. How’s montreal? Oh, yeah, we made some progress on that front. Plus, I got a few options to discuss with you. Yeah, before we talk, I want you to meet some someone. Hello, gentlemen. Brick, this is… the woman who stole your heart. Leo, hey. What do you got there? Just my leaf collection. Oh. I’ll go. No, wait. You don’t have to go on my account. What’s the hurry? Hey. Is something bothering you? Everyone’s mad. Everyone? I’m not mad. Yes, you are. You and michael are mad at dad. Are you mad at me, too? Still at it? Yeah. How was your nap? It was good. The baby and I must have really needed the downtime. Maybe you do, too. Ahh, later. Look, I’ve been filling myself in on bone marrow donations, and the family’s already registered because of our history with cancer, but most people don’t realize how easy it is. Look, I say that we partner with gh and organize a donor drive, you know, and provide tests and get as many people to register as possible, hit up social media sites and advertise in places like kelly’s and charlie’s and other hot spots around town. Michael, that all sounds — sounds wonderful. Thank you. Yeah, of course. Look, we’re in this together. I am so sorry that I kept my leukemia diagnosis from you. No, no, no, wait. It’s fine. It’s fine. Hey, it’s okay. It’s in the past. We’re focusing on the future now, okay? A future with you is all that I want. And I’m going to make sure it is a happy and healthy one. Do not

movefrom this bed. Joss — I owe you. Big time. And I plan to collect.

[ Sighs ] Josslyn. Oh, my god. I have been calling you and calling you and you haven’t answered! What the hell’s going on? Um…

[ Sighs ] Actually…

[ Keys jingle ] Come on. Come on. Quick, quick. We need your help.

[ Groans ]

[ Door creaks open ]

[ Sighs ] Creepy, drafty old place. Probably haunted on top of that. Hear my voice, o spirits.

[ Door closes ] Scare the crap out of nikolas. He deserves it. I don’T. No, what we need, ace… …is some

advice fromyour grandpa. Jeff: Excuse me. I’m looking for nurse elizabeth baldwin? Oh, I’ll see if she’s working today. Who may I say is asking for her? Her father. Finn: Jeff webber. Oh, you’ll have to excuse me. Have we met? No. You don’t know me. You knew my wife. You slept with her. Elizabeth, come in. Are you alright? Why do you ask? I heard you were attacked at the pier last night, that you were taken to gh. I’m relieved to see that you weren’t badly injured, but should you really be up and about? Well, thankfully, it was just a little bump on the head. But you already knew that. I did? Well, you must have. Would you have just left me laying there on the pier if you thought I was badly hurt? You need to who is that? Hey, it’s okay. Just rest. Just rest. What happened to him? Joss, don’T. Please. He got shot. I found him last night on the quartermaine grounds. I couldn’t take him to a hospital, mom. They’d just report it to the police. Right. We can’t have that, can we, dex? You got shot working for sonny, right? I’m so happy to meet you, brick. I’ve heard so much about you. Thank you.Why don’t you join us? No, no, no. I don’t want to intrude. Not at all. Not at all. Okay, well, I have to warn you, I may be called away on hotel business. Oh, that’s right. You’re the new co-owner of the metro court. Congratulations. And you know she’s also editor of crimson magazine. What? How do you find the time? Well, I’m working on that. You know, I know the ins and outs of the fashion industry, but I’m still learning the ins and outs of the hospitality business. So you and sonny go way back? Yes.Yeah, we have been through quite a lot together. Oh, any stories you can tell me? Well, actually, there was that time in houston… you don’t want to get into that — oh, I want to hear this. Excuse me, ms. Reeves. The chef is ready to talk about the new tasting menu. Oh, thank you, trish. Okay, this won’t take long, and then I want to hear this houston story, okay?

[ Laughing ] What? She’s stunning. You look happy. Yeah, she makes me happy. Glad to hear it. But I’m guessing that doesn’t go over too well with michael. Well, you know, whenever michael and nina cross paths, it’s trouble, and I just think it’s gonna get worse. Organizing a bone marrow drive is inevitably going to lead to some questions, and I know you want to keep your diagnosis private. Look… I know I can’t keep this a secret forever. I just — I want to be me, willow, and not willow, the woman with cancer, for as long as possible. If you’re worried about people pitying you, don’t be, okay? The people who love you will support you and recognize your courage and strength. Well, they’ll still look at me differently. Admit it, when you find out someone has cancer, that’s the first thing you think about when you see them. You focus on the illness. Maybe if I — if I don’t know them. Look, I’m sure that the people who do know you, they’re going to continue to admire and delight in the things that make you you. I am just allergic to the idea of people feeling sorry for me. Yeah, I know. That’s because you’re independent and you are so used to doing things all by yourself. And that’s probably because, you know, growing up, you couldn’t always rely on your parents, so you felt you had to handle everything on your own. You’re right. I-I had no idea how deeply that feeling has been ingrained in me. Willow, you are not going to be alone ever again, okay? You, me, wiley, and the baby, we are a family, and that is not going to change, ever. I hope not. I’m gonna make sure of it. Your wife? Oh, I think you’d remember reiko. You were on saipan with her. I know, I — I just wasn’t expecting to see you. It’s a nasty business, isn’t it? Affairs. Finding out your wife cheated on you with some jerk who abandons his kids. You don’t know everything. Is there someplace we can go to talk?

[ Groans ] I got nothing to say to you. I know you were on that pier, and don’t act like I’m imagining it. I’ve had enough people mess with my head. I don’t need you gaslighting me, too. I won’t, elizabeth. I just didn’t know if you’d remember. Well, I did. I actually was on my way to see you when I ran into esme prince. I tried to call 911. She went for my phone. I must have fallen and hit my head, and the next thing I know, you’re standing over me, telling me to trust you. And then you were gone. You just left me there. Why would you do that to me? I went after esme. I didn’t want her to get away. But she did get away, because jordan said they’re still looking for her. I lost her. So you just decided to go home? Why didn’t you come back to see if I was okay? I-I heard sirens and I figured the police were on their way. We had made eye contact, so I didn’t think you were badly hurt. Unh-unh. That’s not it. You know something. Where is esme? To be perfectly honest, ace, I’m a little afraid of your grandfather. Okay, maybe more than a little. I’ve done my research, and he’s a dangerous man, and unpredictable. But… he’s the only father I’ve got, and he needs me. He may think he’s the most brilliant serial killer ever, but he’s currently in spring ridge pretending to be a vegetable. Not that my situation is much of an improvement over his. He’d be so disappointed in me. You know, he’d have some strategy that I’ve overlooked, some way to turn the tables on nikolas. So instead of asking, how do I get out, I should be asking… …what would daddy do?

Mad at you. And I am certainly not mad at you. We’re buds. But you’re mad at my dad. Well, I’m not going to lie to you. We have a disagreement. But, hey, families argue from time to time. You’ve been arguing a long time. I don’t want my dad to go away like he did when mom and dad were mad at each other. Oh, yeah, yeah. I hear you. You don’t have anything to worry about. You really don’T. And plus, your mom and dad made up, didn’t they? Yeah, they even got married again. You see, that’s the cool thing about family. They argue, and then they make up and they still love each other. That is cool. Can you and michael make up with my dad? Carly: You’re burning up. I’ll be fine. Yeah. What were you doing at the quartermaines’? I was looking for… for a good place to hide out. Like the boathouse. That’s when I ran into joss. He was in bad shape. I couldn’t just leave him there to bleed. You could have called the police. Or you could have called sonny. Mom, hospitals have to report gun wounds. You know that. And I know that sonny was probably the reason that he got shot in the first place. Since you have a fever, that most likely means you have an infection. Can I take a look?

[ Dex groans ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Breathing unsteadily ] Yep, it’s infected. He’s going to need antibiotics. Well, I-I was just going to get some. Really? And where were you going to get them, josslyn? I don’t know. I was figuring that out. Now you don’t have to. So you’ll help us?

[ Sighs ] I tested it myself. I could barely taste the cauliflower. Oh, cauliflower in a smoothie. Yeah. Well, I mean, vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, they’re good for inflammation and high in folate, so it’s good for you and the baby. Well, someone has been googling “cancer diets.”

[ Both chuckle ] Well? Uh, not — not bad. Okay. Could you taste the cauliflower? No, no. The banana pretty much covers it. Thank you. Thank you so much.

[ Sighs ] You know… I have been thinking about the idea of tracking down my biological family. Even if I find them, and that’s a major if, how do I just show up out of the blue and ask for a bone marrow transplant? Well, what would you do if the situation was reversed? I’d help if I could. Okay. Well, there’s your answer. Look, there are a lot of good people out there who want to do the right thing, just like you, willow. I guess I’m jaded. People like nina make it hard to remember. I convinced cortez that the price of challenging you in montreal is way too high. He’s agreed to move on. Well, you have saved me considerable aggravation, and I’ve had more than enough these days. How’s business here? Uh, stable at the moment. What about dex heller? The guy I ran a check on. You cut him loose yet? No, I’m gonna keep him around. I might even give him a promotion at some point. Really? He came through for me at some very crucial moments, and he was loyal, kept his mouth shut. Except the last job went a little south, but… would that happen to be the prison transport that crashed? Dang, you’re on top of things. Always. Good. Yeah. Anna got out. Dex is in the wind. Correct. Yeah, I’m reporting myself for a violation of conduct. Yeah, please send over the form, and I’ll fill it out and return it to you. Thank you.

[ Receiver clicks ] What do you want? I’m worried about lizzy. Is she alright? I just flew in this morning. I need to know — is my daughter okay? Now you care? You don’t understand what happened. I understand that you had an affair with my wife, who I thought was happy in our marriage. She was, at first. But reiko got lonely. She was on saipan while you were on rota. I mean, it was her first posting. Reiko sometimes got overwhelmed with the suffering we saw. She needed someone to talk to. And you were there. Don’t worry about esme. I took care of her. Did you kill her? God, no. I can’T. Can’t? Won’T.

[ Sighs ] You have to trust me. If you want me to trust you, then you’re going to have to trust me. Now, tell me, nikolas, what did you do? I took matters into my own hands. Like when you had hayden shot? I haven’t hurt esme. She’s fine. Sounds to me like you know where she is. Do you? Alright. I’ve had enough. I’m just gonna call the police and see what they have to say. Come on, don’T. Why? What are you going to do? You’re going to make me disappear too? It’d be real easy. No one knows I’m here. Do you really think that I’d harm you? You’re my touchstone, elizabeth — the one true friend in my life. Then, nikolas, just tell me, where’s esme? She’s here. I made sure she can’t hurt anyone else. That’s what prisons are for! Esme can’t go to prison. But… I won’t let her escape, okay? And she’ll pay for everything she’s done, eventually. I swear on our friendship. Can’t you just leave it alone? No, I can’T. I want to see her right now.

[ Door opens ]

[ Sighs ] Go away. I’m on a hunger strike. Elizabeth: Esme? Are you pregnant? Please, you have to help me. Nikolas is crazy! He wants to kill me and my baby! I got word from dex via email. Hmm. He’s laying low, but he’s gonna contact me as soon as he can. Okay — we’ll talk about it later. Hi, sorry about that. Okay. What are you doing? Where were we? Oh, I remember. Houston. Oh, no, no. We’re done with houston. We don’t — are we? Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I don’t think so. Listen, nina, we were at a game, in one of these private boxes —

[ Cellphone rings ] Mm-hmm. Excuse me. I’m sorry. Problem? Probably not, but I should take this. Excuse me, y’all. Of course. Excuse me. Well, you were saved by the bell, literally. You know, I am gonna hear this houston story sooner or later. No, no, no.

[ Chuckles ] Carly, this is a surprise. Hopefully a good one. A dream come true, actually. You may not feel that way after you hear my request. Do you have a contact in town? Me. I’m right here at the metro court.

What’s up? You’re here? Excellent. I need a huge favor. Anything for you.

[ Sighs ] Since a bone marrow transplant is my best option and a relative is my best match, let’s do it. Let’s track down my biological family. Okay. Let’s get started right now. Remember when you said I can’t really believe anything harmony said about my birth or my birth parents? I agree. But there is one thing I know for sure. Harmony was a member of the friends for peace and love commune when I was a baby. We should start there. Okay. Brick: Hey, hey, y’all. I’m sorry, folks. I got to cut this short. What? Oh. Well, I hope you’re in town long enough for us to take you out to dinner. I look forward to it, especially continuing that story. He ain’t getting off that easy. Trust me on that. Alright. Okay. Talk to you later. Bye-bye. Brick, he’s a charmer. He has a reputation. He’s a good guy, and one of the very few people I trust with my life. Yeah. What is going on with the chef? Well, we have reached a new understanding. I promise never to mention asian fusion again, and she promises not to throw any more sauce pans. Plus, I got a stylist to give her a deal on her wedding dress. Ah, a little bribery never hurts. Well, you seem a lot more relaxed than you did last night. I knew something was bothering you. Things are looking up today. Good. Yeah. I’m glad. Um… so last night, I didn’t want to worry you… what is on your mind? More of the same. Mm-hmm. I had another run-in with michael and willow. So it’s that old story, huh? Sleazy mentor takes advantage of the young doctor just out of med school? If that makes you feel better. None of this makes me feel better, jeff! I’m just trying to get the truth. The truth is, reiko and i never meant to hurt anyone. Right, just… you couldn’t help yourself. Something like that. I understand you’re a cheater. Hayden’s proof of that. But, reiko, she wasn’t like that. I-I don’t know what you want me to say. What would make you feel better?

[ Chuckles ] You’re looking for a quick fix? Gee, it’s too bad you can’t wipe out my memory, shut me up the way you and your wife shut elizabeth up. Nikolas: Stay back, esme. No, wait — leave elizabeth alone! Thank god you found me. He won’t listen to reason! Well, you weren’t reasonable when you attacked me on the docks. Or did you forget that little detail? I’m so sorry. That was a big misunderstanding. I-I thought that you might be working with nikolas, that you were calling him. I was running for my life! Yeah, right. Okay, you’ve seen that she’s fine. She has a comfortable bed, food. She’s trapped in here? She tried to escape off that terrace. I had to make sure she doesn’t put the baby in danger again. How long has she been in here? He’s had me in here for weeks! Ava and nikolas tried to kill me, and when that didn’t work, then he locked me up in here. Elizabeth, listen to me. I had to lock her up. Esme is the one who’s been attacking people with a hook. She killed brando and that bartender. She attacked ava, diane miller, and she even tried to attack me. I did not. He’s lying. Elizabeth, you have to believe me.

the last thing that willowsaid was “drop dead.” And all I was trying to do, sonny, was apologize. Nina, why can’t you just leave it alone? I don’t know, I’m just — no, I’m asking you. I’m just trying to get them to understand that I’m not a bad person for wiley’s sake. And she is so cold. I don’t know what’s going on with her. Can we just go with the original plan, which was to stay clear of michael and willow? Yeah. Yes. Okay. I’m sorry that you can’t see wiley either. I don’t like it, but it’s not forever. You don’t really believe that, do you? I understand you’re angry about reiko. What happened with reiko was years ago. What you did to elizabeth is unforgivable. Carolyn and I did what we thought was best for our daughter. Great job, dad. But you and your wife’s little brainwashing trick didn’t stick. Elizabeth has been dealing with this for months. She was sleepwalking. She could have hurt people. She could have hurt herself. That’s exactly what we were afraid of 25 years ago! Lizzie was just 15. She couldn’t cope with what happened to reiko. So what, you make your daughter forget, and then you ship her off to be someone else’s problem? That’s not how it was! That’s exactly how it was! That’s exactly how it was. Elizabeth thought she was delusional, did you know that? She was going out of her mind trying to figure out what was wrong with her because of what you did and your wife did! She’s the one who’s suffered through this. These are printouts of articles about the commune from around the time you were born. Any luck online? Not yet. Okay, well, look, hopefully we can use these to compile a list of members who were there when you were born.

[ Knock on door ] Well, hello there. Hey, hey. Maybe he’s not mad at me. You thought I was mad at you? At my dad, too. Willow! Want to see the leaves I collected? I sure do. Wow, these are amazing. Leo, um, sensed the tension between us and ned. He was worried because we were angry at each other, but I reassured him and told him that families argue sometimes and it’s all good. Well, it seemed like it worked. Yeah. But the kid’s right. We’ve been at odds with ned for months, and we got to fix that. Brick. [ Chuckles ] He’s the right guy to know. Yeah, well, we’re lucky he’s in town. He’s going to text me when he has the meds, and I’m gonna go meet him. Okay, he didn’t ask why you needed them? He’s not one to ask questions. Okay, yeah, he’s probably done this a million times for sonny. What was dex doing when he got shot? He wouldn’t tell me. And last night, when you told me you were with friends, it was a lie, right? Yes. I lied. But, mom —

[ Scoffs ] I mean, it’s not like we tell each other everything. I don’t know that you were dating drew. What? Yeah, I saw you. What does that have to do with anything? I saw the two of you guys kissing. Josslyn, listen to me. Me seeing drew and you being in danger, they are two totally different things, okay? Yes, I am seeing drew, but we have to keep it quiet, and we’re not going to get into that right now, because we have bigger things going on. Okay. Okay. That’s fine. Thank you for calling brick, and thank you for understanding everything — okay, listen to me. I’m not here to visit, alright? I’m here because I’m worried about esme. What about esme? Esme is in town, and she attacked elizabeth last night. Cam’s mom. Is she okay? Yes, she’s okay. But esme got away, and no one knows where she is. I’m sure y ou could use a drink.I know I can. Was she lying? Yes. The first thing esme did after she escaped was come after me with a hook from the boathouse. She’s been in town for weeks. And look at her victims — I mean, esme despised ava. I don’t know why she went after brando. Maybe he was in the wrong place at the wrong time? That’s what the police think. They think that josslyn was the target that night. That fits. Esme hates trina and josslyn, and diane and that bartender ruined her plot to frame trina. Do you really think she’s a serial killer? Yes. All the more reason, then, to call the police. She can’t go to prison. She’s pregnant.

[ Sighs ] Right, with your grandchild. Does spencer even know? What? The baby isn’t spencer’S. Oh, jeez. Okay. Who’s the father? Oh, no, you — you didn’T. I know. It was a huge mistake. You slept with your son’s girlfriend?!

[ Cellphone chimes ] Nikolas! Elizabeth, please. What — what are you doing? I have to go. What are you gonna do? I don’t know. Elizabeth? Elizabeth, listen to me. Hey, hey. Wait, wait! Let me go. I’m sorry. Elizabeth, please. Let me — let me explain. Elizabeth!

I can’t believe she just walked away. She’s supposed to — to help people. I’m not sure if nurses take, like, the hippocratic oath, but they have to take some sort of oath, right? You know, to promise to care for those in need? For elizabeth, I guess that only applies to people she likes or approves of. But for me, it’s fine to leave me captive.

[ Groans loudly ]

[ Sighs ] If only I had some leverage. Leverage… that’s you, ace. I just have to convince nikolas that if he doesn’t treat me right… fist bumps. See you. See you. Glad you stopped by, bud. Friends of peace and love? Leo: Bye! Wow. Oh, that’s — something that I’m — I was working on. Oh. It’s — it’s a commune. I was there as a child. Oh. Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to pry. Oh, no, no, you’re not — you’re not prying. You’re family. I’m — I’m just trying to locate my birth parents and see if I have more family out there. Oh. I’ve been there. Good luck to you. Thanks. I’ll need it. I don’t have much to go on besides harmony’s version of what happened. I was the last person in the room with harmony before she died. Okay. She told me that nina is willow’s birth mother. I heard from the lab. And? Nina’s not willow’s mother. Yeah, harmony really was A…convincing liar. I didn’t realize you knew her.

[ Mutters ] Joss? Hey, I’m here. Um, you need to hydrate. Can you have some of this water? I had this wild dream that your mother was here. That wasn’t a dream. She was here. She’s going to get you some antibiotics. Why? Why? Because your wound is infected. No, why would she help me? Because I asked her to. She’s okay with you helping me? I doubt it. But she’s not gonna give me some big lecture about it now, not while you’re spiking a fever, alright? Besides, she’s in no position to judge. Why not? You’re not the first person to get shot working for sonny. My mom took her chances. Now I’m gonna take mine. Why even bother? You think I’m an idiot to work for sonny.

[ Chuckles softly ] You are an idiot. And now you need to lie back down. You need to rest, okay? Thanks, beautiful. I thought I owed you an explanation regarding my affair with reiko, but I do not have to justify how my wife and I chose to save our daughter 25 years ago. Elizabeth is still dealing with this. For her, this is her present, and I am a part of that. Are you? Am I what? I know you’ve been seeing elizabeth. But is that still true? Why do you ask? You weren’t in monterey supporting elizabeth when she needed it. What kind of relationship do you really have?

Anything aboutmy relationship with elizabeth. Yes, I made mistakes…

[ Scoffs ] Mistakes? …But I have sacrificed my relationship with my daughter so that she could live her life without the guilt she felt over reiko. That’s just what you tell yourself, man. You know, even if you thought abandoning your daughter when she was 15 was best for her, where the hell you been for the last 25 years? Oh, lucky me. Giselle wants to yell at me again for my asian fusion idea. Alright. I’ll be right back, okay? Okay. I’ll be here. Do you know something else about harmony? Just, um, that her reputation hasn’t really shown her to be all that truthful. And I’m — I’m sorry if I sound disrespectful. I realize she still raised you, but I do think it’s a good idea for you to verify everything that she said about your birth parents. Well, so far, we don’t have a lot to go on. Do you want me to do some digging?

[ Beeping ]

[ Crying ] Please help me.

[ Sighs ] Where’s elizabeth? Did she call the cops? Not yet. You know it’s just a matter of time. You don’t really think she’ll lie for you, do you? No. That’s why this ends now. The first night we met, you were so mad at me. Okay, dex, I think your fever’s spiking. My guardian angel. Not like a — a sweet angel. Like a — a warrior angel with the flaming sword. So beautiful it hurts to look. Well, it’s a good thing you’re delirious. You’ll never remember that you said that. But I will.

[ Sighs ] Carly corinthos. I swear, you get more gorgeous every time I see you. Well, it’s carly spencer now. Oh. And you look so dapper, as usual. Thank you. Thanks for coming through for me, brick. You know I’ll always be there for you. Come on in. <

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[ Indistinct conversations ]

[ Clears throat ] Not to, uh, ruin the moment there… you’re fine. You’re fine. Yeah, we’ll continue this later. Besides… the moment is here. So, the, uh, genetic screening results are in? They are. Phew! Now we find out if I’ve passed the genes for schizophrenia on to curtis… and any generations that may follow. Hi. My name’s finn. I’m an addict. I hadn’t been to a meeting in two months. This is now my second in 24 hours. I… I guess I’m making up for lost time. Maybe I’m here to, um… avoid using. Or maybe I’m just avoiding my life right now. Or maybe a little of both. Jeff: Elizabeth?

It’s your father. Let’s talk.

You set the parameters.

Anywhere, anytime you want.

Just give me a chance.

That’s all I ask.

[ Knock on door ] Carly, now’s not a good time. You need to make time.

[ Knock on door ] Josslyn, it’s kiley! We need to talk!

[ Knocking continues ]

[ Groaning ]

[ Knocking continues ] Josslyn? I’m coming in.

[ High-pitched whirring ]

[ Tool clicking ] No!

The role of nikolas cassadine is temporarily being played by adam huss.

[ Lock clicks ] I don’t like it, either. It’s a shame to spoil the view. But security was more important. This room needs something strong enough to resist being pried off and thick enough to muffle the screams. Spencer: Trina. Are you okay?

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. Uh, ran out of hair products.

[ Chuckles lightly ] You really shouldn’t be here. Neither should you. But here we are. I just hope that I haven’t come too late. Too late for what?

Jordan ashford just dropped by my house an hour ago, and she told me you were found on the docks after a run-in with esme. What the hell happened? I was on my way to spoon island to see nikolas. I encountered esme. I went to call 911. She tried to grab my phone. Next thing I knew, I was lying on the ground and she was gone. Oh, my god. Well, does cam know? Yes. Does josslyn? I don’t know. I’m on my way to her place next. Josslyn: Oh, what are you doing? Um, did somebody give you permission to let yourself into my room? I was told you made a complaint about bedbugs. I need to inspect you room and get pest control in — oh, no, that’s — that’s not necessary. I don’t have bedbugs. All I said was that I heard a rumor. You sure? Yeah, I’m positive. Can’t even remember the last time I felt an itch. That is such a relief. ‘Cause bedbugs, they’re like a whole thing. The paperwork alone just — yeah. Okay. Well, today’s your lucky day. Great.

[ Both chuckle ] Anyway…carry on. Uh, what happened with the bedbugs? Nothing. Because I don’t have bedbugs. But you said — I can’t believe that you ratted me out to the R.A. I mean, kiley almost came in here when I was gone. What’s the big deal? You afraid they’d find your stash? I don’t have a stash. Then what are you hiding? I’m not hiding anything.

[ Loud thud ] You were saying?

[ Dramatic music plays ] Why don’t we go to my office and we can go over the genetic counseling results in private? Yeah. Okay. Good afternoon, everyone. Jordan. What brings you here? I was hoping I could speak to portia for a second. Oh, well, you know what? We’re actually right in the middle of something right now, so… well, I will keep it brief. Marshall: Uh, you know what? This day has been a long time coming. We could afford to wait a few more minutes. Oh. It’s okay. Uh, I’m fine. I still have to pick up a report from the counselor. Anyway… your office? I was on my way anyway.

[ Chuckles ] Ugh! Nikolas: Thank you, demetrius, for a job done well and discreetly.

[ Sighs ] You can’t do this to me!

[ Door closes ] Ensure that you’re safe and well cared for? Including a healthy breakfast to start your day. You don’t get extra points for feeding your captives. I like to do what’s fair. Like, your utensils here are all plastic and recyclable. Sadly, you’ve lost silverware privileges.

[ Chuckles ] I won’t miss them for long. Once elizabeth baldwin tells the police that you were with us on the docks last night — if elizabeth said anything about me, the commissioner herself would have sought me out for questioning hours ago. Even if she did, esme… no one’s gonna look for you here. This is your home now. And if you attempt to escape again, I will have you relocated to my family’s island in greece. You look like you could use a vacation. You’re despicable. Count your blessings, esme. The acco mmodations hereare much nicer than pentonville. Though you’d make a better fit at d’archam.

[ Scoffs ] I am not going to prison. But you will. This… will blow up in your face. Doubtful. But if it does? There is no risk I won’t take to protect my family. I’m your family, too. For now.

[ Door closes, lock clicks ] Aah!

[ Tray clatters ] Welcome to pentonville. Sorry I can’t offer you any refreshments. I think that today might be the butler’s day off. I’m here for the company anyway. Such as it is. Imprisonment has stunted my conversation skills. In here, the less said, the better. Sounds lonely. Better off lonely than making enemies. Or the wrong kind of friends. Well, the right kind are waiting for you back home. Me included. You said we were toxic. That’s because I didn’t have all the facts. Because you were keeping them from me. And asking cam to keep them from you. I’m not here to talk about cam. Okay? I’m here to talk about you and me. To see if there’s something left to salvage. And if you even want to. Mr. Cassadine, you have a visitor. Demetrius, I told you no visitors. And I was informing demetrius, the way things are going, I just might get him in the divorce. Keep an eye on the matter upstairs. The north tower? The place is falling apart. Which is why I’d prefer we meet anywhere else. This is the only place that can guarantee privacy, and this particular matter cannot wait. What matter might that be? Your boarder.

Finn: Hey. Alexis: Hey. If it makes you feel any better, I haven’t been to a meeting in two months, either. We’re really bad. Worst. The worst. I’ve been very busy. I’ve been bogged down with that paper. And I know I should be grateful because it is a job, after I lost the one that I loved. Yeah, but, you know, you got to — you got to celebrate these small victories. Mm-hmm, let’s celebrate the small victories. No, you got to do that, you know? And you’re not the only one that has that opinion. You know, my dad, all — all he talks about is, uh, you and the invader… and you. And me, and me, and the invader, and your dad, and anything except talking about what it is that you were trying to avoid during the meeting. So, what was that?

[ Dramatic music plays ] Carly: God, this is crazy. I just want this whole thing to be over. The sooner they find esme, the sooner we can put this whole mess behind us. Do you really think she’s running around attacking people with a hook? Don’t you? I don’t take anything for granted these days. Elizabeth? Are you sure you’re okay? Oh, I never said I was okay. My boarder? Uncle nosy? Slick vic? Victor isn’t my boarder. Not yet, anyway. Oh, he hasn’t moved in yet? Lucky for you. Well, I happened to see your uncle just last night, and he dropped the most unsettling piece of gossip in my lap. About what? Esme prince… is alive and well and roaming around port charles. Apparently, elizabeth had a run-in with her on the docks, and she called the pcpd. Are you listening to me? The cops are after esme. So we got to find her first.

[ Dramatic music plays ] Are you offering me the chance to fix things between us? Yes. I am. Why now? Because it was impossible before. You weren’t straight with me. How much can one person truly mean to another if you can’t even be honest? You should ask my father. I’m asking you! At my party, the night before you came here… there was a letter for me, but you refused to hand it over. I told you the gist of it. Why are you rehashing this? Because I need to hear it from you. What were you trying to tell me that night? That I lied to your face for months. That I believed in you. And that I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that you were innocent. Trina, I always have. That it? Yep. Here it is. You know, I don’t have to be here for this. You’re gonna take off? Well, all I’m saying is it doesn’t have to be a family affair. Well, that’s exactly what it is. Unless you just don’t want to be here for this. No, no. No, I do. It’s just, uh… you got all quiet. I thought maybe you wanted some — some space or privacy. Actually…

[ Sighs ] Actually, I was thinking about jordan and portia… and how they’re making a show of getting along. Of course, you know, that’s all it is. A show.

[ Chuckles ] What? Your ex-wife and your fiancée are only pretending they get along.

[ Chuckles ] Son, if that’s the worst that ever comes of it, count yourself lucky.

[ Sighs ] Good point. Yeah. Back to you. Back to me. What’d I do? Well, dad, you offered to leave, and you can’t just head for the door every time things get a little hairy. Okay, okay. I did that for your comfort. Like I said, I thought maybe you wanted some space. No, just — just you being here. Pop… I wouldn’t want to do this without you. Come what may? Come what may.

[ Breathes deeply ]

[ Breathes deeply ] So, we gonna do this? I’m ready when you are.

[ Exhales sharply ] What is it now, jordan? I’m picking up on some tension here. Oh, this right here? This is resentment. I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve that, but — well, then you are a lousy detective.

[ Scoffs ] Or just plain disingenuous. Either way, you’re sticking your nose into my business again. My family’s private business. Curtis’ genetic counseling and what may or may not come of it has absolutely nothing to do with you — nothing to do with his ex-wife. I’m here to inform you that esme prince has been spotted in port charles. What do you mean? Where? Pier 55. There was an altercation last night between esme and elizabeth baldwin. But elizabeth — is she okay? She’s fine. I’ve notified trina, and I wanted to loop you in, as well. Thank you. But we both know you could have said all of this in front of curtis, right?

[ Chuckles softly ] I intend to keep my interest in your family professional, not personal. I have no idea what you choose to tell curtis and what you don’T. But it’s clear you still haven’t told him that trina may be his daughter. So someone else ought to?

y, look, if I am avoiding anything right now — and I’m not saying that I am — oh, you are. Right, I… things are just really messy. Okay, well, I’m here, ready to listen. Okay. What if you told me but you left out all the details? I appreciate the offer. Not ready. Okay. Not ready. But when I am… you’ll call me. You’ll find me. And if you can find me, then you’ll find somebody else. Because we have to talk about it. ‘Cause you know what happens when we hold back. Yeah, I know. I know what happens when we… listen, I found out something. I… found out something about reiko. She was having an affair. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. How’d you find that out? Doesn’t matter. Just all these things that I thought about my marriage, about myself, and… I just — I don’t know what to do with any of them. Well, you don’t have to know that right now. I mean, take some time, you think about it, and I’m sure you’ll figure it out. In the meantime, have you talked about this with elizabeth? Thank you for stopping by. I really do mean that. Um, but unless there’s something else, I was kind of in the middle of something. Scrapbooking? Decluttering. It’s too much stuff in the house. I sometimes get the urge to declutter. And when I do, the first things to go are usually the things least personal. That sounds like a good system for you. This looks pretty personal, elizabeth. I mean, these are family photos. It’s really none of your business. Are these your parents? Parents? Yes. Family? Not even close. What have you got in there? Or is it a who?

[ Sighs ] Okay. Can I trust you? I swear. What’s going on? I have a cat. A cat? It’s just a stray. You know, I saw some frat guys harassing it, so I swooped it up and I brought it back here. Aww. You know, I just — I really don’t want to get caught before I can get it a new home, you know? Cool. You’re a good person, joss. Thanks. So are you. I mean, if you don’t say anything. Your secret is safe with me. Alright. Hey, joss… any chance you could put in a good word for me with trina? Trina’s seeing someone. But if that changes, I’ll send her your way. Thanks. See? Good person.

[ Chuckling ] Yeah.

[ Dramatic music plays ] Dex. Dex, hey. Hey, hey, hey. Are you with me? Dex? Wake up. Wake up. Wake up. Okay, that’s fine. Hey, come on. Come on. Come on. Dex. Dex! Ugh!

[ Gasping ]

[ Door opens ] I’ll clean this up and get you an early lunch. When I saw you at the pcpd, I knew. I knew you were innocent. I knew that esme set you up. There could be no doubt. Do you know how badly I needed to hear you say that? I thought that it was more important for me to stay close to esme so I could find something that would prove your innocence. Ah, okay. Well, that explains why you played esme, but not why you played me. I wasn’t playing you. You kept me in the dark! Because you’re honest. And when you’re going up against a liar like esme… you don’t think I could have pulled it off? I was not going to risk esme finding out.

[ Scoffs ] Deceiving you was the best thing for you, trina. You sound just like curtis. He also does what he thinks is best for me, but it’s just like — I have a lot to apologize for, trina, but protecting you — I’m not going to apologize for that. Spencer… I don’t fault your motives. Your intentions are golden. But I would have felt more protected with you at my side. And maybe — maybe you’re right. Who’s to know how things would have turned out if — if you told me how you really felt? But let me tell you one thing. It hurt that you thought so little of me… …when I thought so much of you. So, is that “someone else” you?

[ Knock on door ] Come in. Hey. I see you’re still at it. Hi. No. We’re done. For the moment. Yes. Jordan — she — she gave me the heads-up about something. It turns out that esme is back in town.

[ Sighs ] Okay, well, then let’s forget about this and go get trina. No, no, no. Jordan already warned trina. And trina knows to be vigilant and keep a lookout. I already went over that with her. But trina wouldn’t want us to hold up this news any longer. Not on her account. So, is that — is that the report?

[ Sighs ] Yeah. I got a message from the genetic counselor. Mm-hmm. They’ve been delayed. But, honey, I can’t wait any longer. Marshall: Look, um… you know your stuff, right? Can’t you tell us what it says? It’s, uh — it’s up to you.

[ Chuckles nervously ]

[ Exhales ] Yeah. Please. Oh. Okay. Okay. Okay, let’s hear it. What chance does curtis have in developing schizophrenia like I have?

[ Dramatic music plays ]

Portia?

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Is it bad news? There are 10 genes that are, um, tied directly to schizophrenia. 10 genes with ultra-rare disabling variants that promote the, um — the development of the disease. And how many do I have? None. None?

[ Laughing ] As in…? As in zero. A-as in curtis is in the clear. Talk to elizabeth. She can help sort out your feelings about reiko. Just talk to her. Yeah… that might not be real productive at this stage. Why not? You remember all that messiness I mentioned? Who do you think you’re talking to? I’m the queen of messy. And don’t let this thing with reiko put a wedge between you and elizabeth. Talk to her… before the silence does the talking for both of you. Carly: I don’t think I’ve ever met your parents. They might as well be strangers. Haven’t spoken to them for 25 years. 25 years? You haven’t talked to your parents in 25 years? Not until two days ago, and let’s just say that conversation will hold me over for another 50.

[ Chuckles wryly ] Are yo u really gonna burnall that stuff? Well, that’s why it’s in the fireplace. Hey, hold on a second. I don’t have any photos of me and bobbie when I was a kid, and I so wish I did. I know all this feels more like a burden than a blessing right now, but… one day, that might change. And you’re gonna really regret burning all of it. I remember the look on your face when I asked you how you could make that video of joss and cam. I saw how much it hurt you. I hated myself. Almost as much as I hated pretending that I still cared about esme.

[ Scoffs ] Sounds like it. I’m not saying I suffered. Now the way you did. You didn’t have to go down that road. And look where it got you. In here. And if it was hell for you to think about what might happen to me… …it was just as bad seeing what’s actually happening to you. Honestly… I didn’t know you cared. Oh, give me a break. You knew! I was clear how I felt about you. Can you say the same? If you ever returned my feelings… you never said so. You didn’t even try. Did you?

[ Dramatic music plays ]

[Phone vibrating]

[Elevator music plays]

[Music gets louder] Esme’s had months to pull the trigger on us. She hasn’t made her move yet, which tells me she knows her accusation won’t be believed. Maybe she’s just biding her time, waiting for the opportune moment to do maximum damage. I don’t think that’s the case. I don’t think you’re giving esme enough credit. The longer she’s out there, the more time she has to come up with the way she can hurt us the most. And one way or another, she will do that. Unless we hurt her first. Demetrius? Um…you seem like you’re a good person. You seem like you care. I-I don’t mean for me, of course, but for nikolas. And don’t you see that he isn’t well? He’s got me locked up in here against my will. If he were in his right mind, he would never be doing this. Please… for nikolas’ sake, call the police before this gets any worse for him. Maybe I’m not so good at talking about that — oh, please. Stop. …Kind of stuff. Yeah, if you couldn’t bring yourself to tell me, maybe you could have, I don’t know, put it on paper?

[ Chuckles ] In a letter? The letter is long gone. But I’m not! I’m here . This would have been so much easier over the phone. You know, I tried calling you the other night. You didn’t pick up. I didn’t hear the phone ring. Oh, good, I thought you were ignoring me. No, I was in a hotel bed fighting to fall asleep. I’d just spent a very long day at a comic book convention in new york. Comic convention? You? Since when are you interested in the x-men? I’m not. Rory is. Mwah!

[ Laughs ] Yes! Yes! I knew everything would be alright, dad.

[ Laughs ] Well, I didn’T. Portia. Does this mean curtis has no susceptibility? No more susceptibility than average. Nothing inherited from you, marshall. And I-it’s — it’s actually strange, uh… how so? Well, the odds of curtis dodging some of the relevant genes are good enough, but all of them?

[ Stammers ] The chances of something like that happening are just very… they’re very slim. Well… but… …my son must be very, very lucky.

[ Dramatic music plays ] Dex? Come on.

[ Groans lightly ] Yeah. Come on.

[ Groans ] Okay. Listen. You cannot stay here. You — you need to get off the floor. I’m fine here. No, no, you’re not. You’re burning up. Alright. Come on, soldier. Get up. Come on. Come on.

[ Grunting ] Alright. Alright. Come on. Use me. Use me. Yep.

[ Groans ] Oh, okay. Okay. We need to get you to the door. Alright? What are you doing? Come on. We need to get you to urgent care. No, no. Just help me into bed. Dex — please. Please, joss. I’m about to fall over.

[ Groans, wheezes ] I’ll be fine. I just… I just need to hydrate.

[ Scoffs ] You need antibiotics. And if you won’t go get some… I’m gonna need to bring some to you. Dr. Finn. Commissioner ashford. It’s always nice to see you. What can I do for you? I was looking for elizabeth to follow up on last night. Do you know if she checked herself out? I-I wasn’t aware that she had checked herself in. What happened, and why do you need to follow up with her? If you see her, please let her know I’d like to speak to her. That’s a good point. I will keep that in mind. Yeah, but you’re still gonna burn it all, right? Is there anything else, carly? ‘Cause if you don’t mind, I would really like to get back to what I was doing. Yeah, elizabeth, I know that we’re not really friends… but we’ve known each other a really long time, and I think that we know each other pretty well. And I’ve never seen you like this. It’s new to me, too. I’m reevaluating. Reevaluating what? Relationships. With your parents? With anyone I haven’t given birth to. Okay. Look, if you need to talk to someone and no one’s around — it won’t come to that. But thank you. I appreciate the offer. Yeah.

[ Match strikes ]

Drink this. How are you gonna get antibiotics? Let me deal with that. Do not move from this bed. Joss. I owe you. Big time. And I plan to collect. Josslyn.

[ Dramatic music plays ] Jordan. Hi. Glad I ran into you. Um, my office has been having a little bit of a problem trying to schedule that interview. Interview? Yeah. That you promised. An exclusive, in exchange for my not printing the letter from the killer. Uh, I will speak to my assistant and we’ll get something worked out. Awesome. Thanks. Hello, gregory. Um… I’m beginning to think that, uh, jordan is giving us the runaround, so I think this might be time to activate that insurance policy. So, I don’t get it. Isn’t it a good thing that I don’t have those genes? No, no, it is. It is. It’s just… it’s just highly anomalous. Marshall, have you ever had any sort of genetic screening at all? No. None that I know of. But I was diagnosed a long time ago. Right. The 10 genes screened in this test were just discovered a few years ago. Does it matter? No, not really. Not at all. No, no, no. This is great. Honey, this is wonderful news, and this is worth celebrating.

[ Laughs ] I have got to take care of something really, really quickly. Will you please just give me one moment? Yeah, no. Sure, baby. Do what you — I’m so happy for you. Yes. Thank you. Do what you got to do. Okay.

[ Exhales sharply ] Think I’d better take off, too, son. So soon? Dad? What’s wrong?

[ Sniffs ]

[ Sobs, stammers ] I’m happy, man. I’m just happy. I was so scared. Scared for you, curtis. I was scared. Scared of what I might have left with you. Well, now, let me go. You don’t — you don’t need to see me like this. Hey, hey, hey, hey, dad. Remember the whole reason you stuck around, right? You were here through the bad times. So you got to stick around through the good. With all due respect, I insist.

[ Chuckles lightly ] Yeah. Come here, pop.

[ Crying ] Oh! Jordan. Jordan. Um, we got the results back from the genetic screening, and I just want to let you know that there is no danger of curtis developing schizophrenia. That is a relief. Thank you for telling me. But that still leaves an unanswered question. Is trina taggart’s daughter? Or curtis’? Did you and officer cabrera have fun in new york? We’re not talking about me and rory — well, we might as well. Cabrera’s a good guy. Better than most. Spencer — I’m glad for you. You deserve a good guy. We’re done. No, we’re not! Time’s up. One more minute. You can at least do that for me. The inmate has already had one visitor today. Anybody special? My grandmother, trina. She told me that esme was spotted back in port charles. I know. Please be careful. Wait, wait. Please. Okay, I… I have something to tell you. I’m grateful for what you did for me. Even if it was the wrong thing. I know what you meant by it. Goodbye, trina. Ava: If you’ll excuse me… we should continue this conversation later. Dinner at the metro court? Nikolas… I have nothing more to say to you. Not until you come up with a plan to make sure that esme doesn’t open her mouth. I promise I will never let esme hurt you or anyone else I love ever again. If only you kept your promises as easily as you make them. Please look out for nikolas. You’re the only one who can. Mr. Cassadine has always looked after me. And if you allow it, he’ll look after you, too. Trust him.

[ Door closes ]

[ Screams ]

[ Door creaks ]

[ Dramatic music plays ] Man: Excuse me, I’m looking for nurse elizabeth baldwin. Uh, I’ll see if she’s working today. Who may I say is asking for her? Her father. Finn: Jeff webber.

[ Dramatic music plays ]

[ Knock on door ] Back so soon?

[ Dramatic music plays ]

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