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Oh, my God. No! Please tell me that your mom and my grandmother did not send you here to accidentally bump into me. Oh, no. This is 100% real. And you should feel lucky, because I’m going to give you some much needed advice on how to live with Anna Devane. Dad. Thank you so much for coming right away. Of course, baby, I’ll do anything for you. Okay. What’s so urgent? Is everything okay? Um, not really. I’m hoping that you can help a friend of mine. He’s in a really dark place, and I’m not sure how to pull him out. Did you meet with Jenz Sidwell? I did. Thanks for the tip. How did it go? He is charming and cordial, and he will be a major problem for this city and for me. So, it was a heart attack? Hey, ask — ask her if the death was unexpected. I see. Um, let me ask you, was Mrs. Chad otherwise healthy? She was. Yeah, I understand how unnerving that must be. And I’m really sorry, but thank you so much for speaking with me. You, too. Bye-bye. So, Layla Chad was a patient at Turning Woods, 75 years old. She had dementia, rarely any visitors. And she was otherwise healthy? Yeah. And then she unexpectedly died of cardiac arrest last November. Another patient Cyrus visited who died of a heart attack. How many people has he killed? Did Kristina tell you about Sam? Yeah, she said she was murdered. How was Kristina when you saw her? We’ll get into that. How are you? I didn’t mean to interrupt. I was just looking for Cody. Cody’s not here. I should get going anyway. You know where to find me if you need anything. Okay? ♪♪ You know what? That wasn’t — when you walked in, wasn’t — You don’t need to explain a thing to me. So, I went and met with Anna. That escalated pretty quickly. Do they have a suspect in Sam’s murder? Oh, how should I know? Anna’s ordered me to take a week off and will not let me anywhere near the case. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ I’m very worried how my son is going to react when he finds out that Sidwell is here in Port Charles. I mean, whether Sidwell goes after Lucky or Lucky goes after him, I-I don’t see it ending well. I still can’t believe there are no outstanding warrants against Sidwell. I mean, come on. The CIA, FBI, WSB, and Interpol — nothing. The guy knows how to fly under the radar. Or he has some kind of pull. Anna thinks that he may be behind the fire in Sonny’s apartment. Yeah, I’ve been mulling that over myself. I mean, it’s a hell of a way to enter a town. But why target Sonny? Good question. Why Sonny? You have lived with nerdy physician types your entire life. No offense. And now you’re living with a highly experienced intelligence agent. Just say spy. A highly experienced spy who can tell when you’re lying and poke holes in any cover story. I can handle it. [ Scoffs ] If you think you can get something past Anna, you can’t. So, I’m offering you a judgment-free zone. What is that, and why would I need it? If you do something that blows up in your face, you should call me. For permission or forgiveness? Whatever works for the situation. There is one condition, though. If you and Anna ever go dancing, me, my mom, Sasha — we’re invited. Sasha, we were just talking about you. Join us. Thanks. I didn’t realize you were joining us. She’s not. Emma, find another table. Sasha and I need to catch up in private. If it’s okay with you, I really don’t want to talk about how I feel. Alright? I just — I don’t want to get into it. I’m sure there’s been a lot of well-meaning people coming to check on you, and you’re telling them, “Hey, you know, I’m fine. I’m alright.” But since I know you better than most, sometimes you just got to let it out. I have let it out. It doesn’t help. Nothing helps. Apparently, I just need to be in pain because at least pain will fuel the rage of injustice I feel over this whole damn thing. I can’t even console myself anymore thinking that maybe there was a reason, Maybe she was meant to give her life to somebody else, and that’s what made it sacred. But that’s not what happened. What happened is she died because somebody killed her. And that is something that I’m going to have to live with for the rest of my life. Lulu: I can imagine how frustrating that must be. You just want justice for Sam. Yeah, I do. I hope you get it. It’s not going to bring her back, but at least it’ll make me feel like I’m doing something. I’m not sure there’s anything you can do. This is all about grief, Dante. There are no easy fixes. It’s really hard losing Sam. And now I have to try and wrap my head around the fact that she was murdered. Kai’s really struggling. It’s like he doesn’t even want to think about life after football. I started to think about what you went through after you were shot, and how you had to work your way back. Well, I get why you would think of me. It’s not the same, but I kind of know what he’s feeling. Would you mind speaking to Kai and sharing what it’s like to go through rehab? It’s a good thing the season is over. Mayfield, with this second string self, can’t connect with any of our receivers downfield. I kind of feel sorry for the dude. Our offense was built around you. Then you all need to adjust because I’m not coming back. I’d be happy to talk to your friend, but, honey, understand, don’t expect any miracles. Kai’s got to go through this in his own time. And please understand that there is a grief that comes from an injury that changes your life. I owe you an apology. Why? [ Sighs ] For the things I said and did. Prague. If it seems like I am not grateful for Sam’s sacrifice, nothing could be further from the truth. I… I respect and appreciate the generosity and the bravery and the kind-heartedness that motivated her gift to me. Thank you. You don’t have to apologize for being your passionate, stubborn self. That’s the person we missed and loved when you were in that coma. I just want you to know you can talk to me about her. About anything. Just, uh, questioning everything. Whether or not I told her I loved her enough. Whether or not she knew how appreciated she was by me. You know, all those times I wasn’t around, that’s time lost that I’m never going to get back. I mean, I was barely home for the last weeks Sam was alive. Because you were in the hospital with me. Hi. Come in. Hi. Thanks. Hey, Mom. What brings you by? Lucky, I have some news. Oh. From the way you said that, I’m guessing it isn’t good. Alright, might as well rip the bandage off. What is it? Lucky, Jenz Sidwell is here in Port Charles. I actually had a meeting with him in my office. Isaiah: Are you early? Or am I late? The line is lame, I know, but it didn’t even rate a smile? What’s going on? Jenz Sidwell is in town. So, I can do a rendition of White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” for the animal rights fundraiser. This band called Two Cellos does an awesome cover. It’s not all about the classical. And you didn’t hear a word I said. Hmm? No, I heard you. I’m cool with “Seven Nation Army.” Excuse me. I was gonna have to tell everyone anyway. It’s gonna be obvious soon. Yeah. How are you doing? The checkups are still good? According to Dr. Navarro, outstanding. I even felt the baby kick. What? Already? That’s amazing! And so fast. I know, I know, I was talking to Jason, and all of a sudden, I felt the flutter. I was so… Relieved? I am so, so happy for you, Sasha. Thank you. I’m fine. Yeah, you keep saying that, and I really want it to be true, but… What’s going on? Okay, there is this one rumor going around about you and your baby. What kind of rumor? Okay, some people think that Jason Morgan is the father. Who told you that? What do you want to hear? Um… I think I just heard it. I would tell the guys that I’m sorry. Alright, I let y’all down. No, man, you can’t help that you got sacked like that. You’ll be back next season. But that’s just it. I won’t be. I’m done. No, you’re not. You can rehab. You can make it back. You just got to work. It’s not about work, alright? It’s about scans and MRIs. I mean, that hit didn’t just wreck my shoulder. It cracked a vertebrae. Look, I’m never gonna play again, and I’m asking you to step up, not because you’re my boy, but because I know you can lead. Oh, sorry. I can come back later. No. It’s cool. I’ll come back. Later. Hey, Quinn, you got this. ♪♪ Kai Taylor. I’m Trina Robinson’s father, Curtis Ashford. Mr. Ashford, I appreciate what Trina is trying to do, but I’m not really up for a pep talk. Good, because I’m not either. Hold on a second. You met with Sidwell at your office? I was hoping to convince him to leave Port Charles. What did — What did he tell you? He’s entrenching himself here. He even bought Wyndemere. Oh, why am I not surprised he would go for that place? Wait. Hold on. This man tried to kill Lucky. How is he just walking around, taking meetings with the mayor? Because the place where Sidwell tried to kill me, it has no law to speak of. And whatever he did to me, it has no bearing here. Is that — Is that about it? That’s about it, yeah. Anna’s aware, and she’s going to alert the WSB, so, uh, they’ll keep an eye on him, too. Hey, Mom. Look, I’m — I’ll be okay. Promise me that you’ll be careful. Steer clear of this man. Well, I doubt he’ll come looking for a card game, but if he does, I will tell him to shuffle off. Are you sure you’re okay, though, sweetheart? He put you through an awful lot. Yeah, I’m fine. Look at me. I’m in one piece. Listen, you know this better than anyone. I can take care of myself. It’s how you raised me. So, please just don’t — don’t worry about me. I’m always going to worry about you. I must say, you are taking the news of Jenz Sidwell being back in town pretty calmly. I’m not sure there’s a right way to react to the news. You’re not the least bit worried? There are plenty of other qualified doctors in this town for him to kidnap. No need to circle back to me. He’s got jokes. Well, if I were you, I would be royally pissed that the man who tried to kill me was in town. Oh, I’m all of that. I loathe the guy, okay? But what can I do? If Sidwell comes after me again, I’ll defend myself, but I don’t think that’s likely. Well, I hope you’re right. But if Sidwell is fool enough to come after you again, I’ve got your back. Feel better already. I came as soon as I could. Oh, thanks, Ma. What’s up? I just saw Dante. He’s really messed up over the news that Sam was murdered. Yeah, I spoke to Olivia. It’s horrible. I feel so terrible for Dante. He had everything, and now his whole life has fallen apart. But I’ve realized that the last thing Dante needs right now is to find out that he fathered a child back in high school. I don’t know why it took me so long to propose to her. I had my eye on that ring for months. But when she told me she was going to be your donor… …I realized I wanted a lifetime with her. I couldn’t wait till Sam woke up so I could propose to her. And when she did and I got there, she wouldn’t stop talking. I couldn’t get a word in. She just had all this stuff she wanted me to do. And when she finally did let me speak and I asked her to marry me, and she said yes, I really… …I really did think we’d have a lifetime together. But little did I know, the reality was we would, uh… …we’d be engaged for less than 24 hours. No, no, no, I can’t accept this. I won’t ever be able to accept this. I can’t cry one more tear and scream my way out of this abject rage that I’m holding. If you need someone to hold on to, I’m here. I hate this world. I hate this world. I hate a world where someone could randomly kill my daughter. ♪♪ You’re never going to believe what I just heard. Oh, man, you were actually eavesdropping on them. Yeah, and you’re never gonna believe it. Sasha is pregnant with Jason Morgan’s baby. No, she’s not. What, because Jason told you over coffee that he wasn’t? No, because Jason was there when Sasha told the Q’s about the baby. So? Wouldn’t he have said something? He was standing right there. Aww. Were you expecting him to hand out cigars and invitations to a gender reveal party? No, but Jason had zero reaction when she made her announcement. He was like an intimidating sphinx. Yeah, yeah, he’s always like that. Or almost always. Listen, Jason is one of my mom’s best friends, okay? I think I’ve heard him say 20 words my entire life. And now he’s having a baby with my mom’s half-sister. So, talk about a mess. This is stressful. Look, I only told you because I wanted you to know that the rumor is out there. I mean, why can’t people just leave me alone to live my own damn life? Look, I think I know you and Jason well enough to say this rumor is probably 99% untrue. But hypothetically speaking, if Jason is the father, there are worse baby daddies to have. It’s no one’s business but mine who my baby’s father is. And people just need to accept that. Art history partner, right? You’re Kai’s teammate. I remember you from the first night at the Surf Lodge. Yeah, I’m his best friend, and I know him better than anyone. And the guy I just saw in there? That’s not Kai Taylor. Well, I mean, it’s normal to be depressed after an injury, and he’ll get through it. He has people who care about him, like you and me. You? If you cared about him, you wouldn’t have pushed that art project on him. He was taking care of business on the field until you came along and split his focus. Curtis: My daughter is worried about you, man. She thinks that I can say something that might help. Well, tell her thanks, but no thanks. I promise I’m not trying to compare my experience to yours. They’re nothing alike. Not even close. I was an innocent bystander. I literally got hit by a stray. A ricocheted bullet left me partially paralyzed and in a wheelchair, unsure if I’d ever walk again. Well, obviously you’re walking. So, what happened? I got lucky. The good doctor had a procedure that worked for me. But that’s my story. You got to live yours. I know that look, man. That expression on your face is telling me that you don’t want a bunch of people coming in here with platitudes, with a bunch of positive sayings and telling you that you need to snap out of the grief and the anger that you have every right to feel. Yes, okay? You’re right. I don’t want to hear it. But the fact is — is refusing to listen isn’t going to get you rehabbed. You’re never going to know how you can fully recover if you don’t go through the process. Unless you’re happy being in this bed. When she was all healed up, I… …I wanted us to go on vacation. You know, the whole family. Italy. Florence. See where the Falconeris came from. Yeah, I wanted to do the whole thing. You know, museums, drive around the countryside. Get a place for a few weeks, just us and the kids and… And I’m sorry. I don’t know why I’m telling you all this, but I really shouldn’t be. Please. What you said was beautiful. I am so happy that you had a love like that. And that Rocco got to share in it with the loving family you created. I wouldn’t want a thing to change except for how it ended. I am so sorry, Dante. I don’t blame you… …for anything that happened, not one bit of it. I need you to believe that. Thank you for not blaming me. Thank you for just talking to me. We’ve been fighting so much lately, I almost forgot what it was like not to. Yeah. Well, thank you for, uh, for listening. Listen, I just want you to know you never failed Sam. You hoped the best for her. And when she came back into your life, you did right by her. You supported her till the end. I just miss her so much. It’s your child. You know, when you lose a child, it’s — it’s another kind of grief. But I just want you to know that, uh, I’m here for you if you need me, okay? Thank you. Every time I work out, and I do that regularly — I had a feeling you did. …I can’t wait to hit up the steam room after so I can use that towel you gave me for Christmas. So, my plan worked. You’ll think about me every time you visit the steam room. Well, I really could have used a nice, relaxing steam this afternoon, but I was up to my neck in male egos. Ah, the plot thickens. Were those egos fighting over you? Uh, I can assure you, they were not. Who did those egos belong to? Um, well, one of them was my ex-husband, and the other was a guy who I thought was my friend. I was trying to help them see eye to eye on a matter, but no luck. Well, no matter the issue, I’m certain that nine times out of ten, I take your side. Well, thank you for the compliment, and I hope one day we can put it to the test. [ Cellphone rings ] I know. Duty calls. Duty needs to call less. Don’t go anywhere. Upending everyone’s life feels selfish. It’s not selfish to want to know about your child. Besides, you and Chase just found out that you can’t have one of your own, so of course it’s on your mind. Dante is at his limit now. Finding out that he has another child out there? That would just put him over. I can’t do that to him. For that matter, I can’t do that to the child. They might not even know that they were adopted. Excuse me, but you need to check yourself. Look, I am sorry for what’s going on with Kai, but I am not the one who put him in the hospital. But you’re the one who distracted him with your art projects and whatever. Look, Kai wanted to continue the project. He likes art, and looking for something to blame isn’t going to help him cope or move forward. Move forward? Yes. With his life. Even if it’s without football. [ Chuckles ] There it is. You really look down on football, don’t you? I don’t get it, but I like the sport, even more so now that I know Kai. Don’t you see that it’s more than a sport to us? It’s our future. Kai’s future. He didn’t just lead us to a winning season or pass for record yardage. He was a leader. He believed in us, and he showed us how to win. Well, maybe it’s time to believe in him. Maybe you’re the one giving up now. Nah. He is. The Kai I knew never accepted defeat. At least not before you came along and got in his head. That’s on you. ♪♪ It would be different if I knew I was going to play again. Alright, even if people doubted me, as long as I believed, then I’d find a way. But look, I have a cracked vertebrae, and if I get hit the wrong way, I could be paralyzed. And that just seems like too big of a risk to take. So, everything I planned for is gone, and I don’t know what the future looks like. You know, I didn’t even watch college football until Trina started watching PCU. And then I sat up and took note. I mean, how could I not? My daughter’s watching, right? Yeah, no, she’s not the biggest sports fan. No, she’s not. So, I was intrigued, and I gotta say, man, watching you drop 400 yards on the state team a couple of weeks ago — very impressive. Yeah, that was my second-to-best game. My best was my last, right up until I got injured. I shouldn’t have held the ball for so long. No, no, no, no. You stayed in the pocket, despite the defensive blitz. Yo, where I’m from, that’s bravery, okay? That’s the kind of bravery that extends beyond the field. It extends beyond the player. And it tells me who you are as a person. Thank you for being here. Anytime. [ Knock on door ] Hi, Alexis. Is this a bad time? Oh, come in. Thanks. Hey, Sonny. Laura. Are there any updates on Sam? No, I’m afraid not. I’m here on another matter, actually. Uh, but if you would prefer to talk later, I… No, no, it’s alright. What can I do for you? I’d like to know what you know about Jenz Sidwell. How do you know Sidwell? He has decided to relocate to Port Charles. He bought Wyndemere, and I thought perhaps you would know something about him, since you were the trustee of the Cassadine estate. The Cassadines don’t own Wyndemere. Ava sold Wyndemere to a developer. Developer sold it to Sidwell. It was a complicated transfer, so I personally delivered some records to him. Why? ♪♪ ♪♪ Hi. Jenz: Hi. Jordan Ashford. Jenz. Jenz Sidwell. Welcome to Port Charles. It’s such a pleasure to meet you, Deputy Mayor Ashford. Though I must say, I’m surprised by the warm welcome. Oh, have the people of Port Charles not been very welcoming? Most have been very nice. Some exceedingly so. Just saying, you work for Mayor Collins. Oh, well, I am quite capable of forming my own opinions, and I look forward to hearing all about what brings you to our fair city and what you plan to do here. To be honest, I’ve been thinking a lot about this since Violet left. You know, and learning that Chase and I won’t be able to have a biological child. I’m starting to think that telling Chase that I had a baby before would cause more heartache than it’s worth. That is very wise and mature of you. And for the most part, I have been at peace with my decision. You know, I was too young to be the mother that baby deserved. So, now I just — I need to live with the choice I made years ago and keep the baby’s existence a secret and the adoption sealed. Are you sure, sweetheart? Because I will support whatever you decide. I know. I can always depend on you, Ma. Alright, let’s try to see if we can get ahead of Cyrus’s potential alibi, you know? I mean, we need to get his work schedule. Are you just going to pretend you don’t care that the man who was holding you prisoner is here in Port Charles? One problem at a time, right? I mean, Sidwell hasn’t done anything illegal in this country. I’m not asking about Sidwell. I’m asking about you. What was it like when he was holding you? It’s over. I mean, it doesn’t matter. It does matter. It matters to me. It matters because of the look on your face. What was it like to be Sidwell’s prisoner? It was hell. I don’t know what to do now. Well, you could start by accepting help when it’s offered. But I don’t want to be a burden or some charity case. Kai Taylor, do you think that you are a charity case to the people who love you? In fact, I didn’t see. Is your family here? They don’t know about the prognosis. You’re going to tell them, right? Eventually. But I can’t face the disappointment after telling them I can’t play again. I mean, it’s hard enough knowing that I failed my team. We were so close to an undefeated season. Okay, look, the season’s over, so it doesn’t matter what you were close to. You need to focus on healing your body and your mind. Don’t give up on yourself. It’s going to be tough. It’s going to be hard. You can push through it. You’ve done it once. You can do it again. Yeah. Well, you’ve given me a lot to think about. Good. Look, you call me anytime. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ My mom needs to know about Jason being the baby’s dad. So does my grandpa. If Sasha wanted people to know, she’d tell them. But she hasn’t, so she doesn’t. I’ll tell my mom first. That way she can call my grandpa and break the news. Gosh, I hope he’s gonna be okay. You know, he’s not the biggest Jason fan. I got a bad feeling about this. There is a simple way to put a stop to the rumor that Jason is the daddy. Just tell people he’s not, starting with me. No. I don’t owe anyone an explanation, Maxie. Not even you, as much as I love you. I love you, too. And I understand completely. Sort of. But the more you stonewall, the more it looks like you have something to hide. People can think what they want. I am thrilled to be having this baby. And the least I can do for its father is to leave him out of it. So, what was your impression of Mr. Sidwell? He was pleasant enough. Forceful personality, very confident. But clearly there’s something else going on. So, you want to fill me in? He is the man who held Lucky hostage in Somalia. And almost killed Jason and Anna. I had no idea. Yeah, why would you? I mean, he’s presenting himself as a legitimate businessman. Excuse me. I’m sorry. I realized I’m going out of town for a couple of days, so, uh, I got to go. Anything you need, let me know. You okay? Yeah. I’ll be fine. And I appreciate our conversation. Yeah. If you and Kristina need anything, just let me know. Bye, Laura. Bye. Alexis, I-I was absolutely shocked to find out that Sam had been murdered, and horrified. Anna has opened an investigation into it. But I don’t have any details for you yet. The police have assured me that they’re doing everything that they can. But I am so sorry. Do you remember when they — they wheeled her off to surgery and she lifted her arm and gave the sign “I love you”? How could I ever forget? It was really beautiful. That donation was a gift of love for her. And I’m going to focus on that. ♪♪ I’m gonna tell you something that no one else knows except the people who were there. So, this is — this is just between us, okay? Jason had the chance to kill Sidwell in Somalia, and I convinced him not to. Because you’re not a killer. It’s not who you are. Yeah, but if, God forbid, Sidwell picks up where he left off, I’ll know I could have stopped him. What type of business are you in? I’m an importer. I mine and distribute gems and rare earths. Find things that people have a hard time obtaining. Now, what does that say about you? Only that I’ve seen a lot of the world in my life and that I know how to find things of value. Rare value. Sometimes I wonder if it would have been better to know if the baby was a boy or a girl. All I know is the date the child was born. Anyways, I do believe that… they are living a beautiful life. I believe that, too, sweetheart. Just know when you walked in and you saw me with Brook Lynn — I already told you, no need to explain. I know, but I want to because I think the reason I was able to talk to her is because she wasn’t the reason I wasn’t with Sam those last months. You can grieve with Brook Lynn and not feel guilty on top of it. It’s not rational, I know. Newsflash, Falconeri. Emotions aren’t rational. You feel what you feel and hopefully you don’t do something cataclysmically stupid as a result. Did you get that from your dad? Not the exact words, but the basic idea. Yeah. I get why I can’t be the person you turn to right now. But if that changes, you know where to find me.

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Honey, I can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am and how horrified I am about the news about your sister. Yeah, losing Sam was hard enough. Finding out she was murdered… It’s unfathomable. Thank you for letting me intercept my dad here before your meeting. What you’re doing here with your father is far more important than anything Sonny and I have to discuss. Sonny: Did I hear my name? Hey. Everything okay, sweetheart? [ Knock on door ] It’s open. Congressman Quartermaine. It’s not a surprise to find you here. Why is that? These days, are you even allowed through the doors of Aurora? You mean my company? Are you trying to drive away anyone who ever thought they knew you? [ Chuckles ] CEO looks so fine on you. Well, what can I say? I aim to please. You succeeded. [ Both laugh ] Have a seat. What’s with the good mood? Well, I am having breakfast with my beautiful wife. Why wouldn’t I be in a good mood? Well, I saw on the news that there was a holdup with the McConkey Esplanade. I know that’s a big project for you. That’s a big project for Aurora. It still is. But don’t you worry. I am steps ahead. Gruesome though it was, the fire at Sonny’s strengthened your case. Is it strong enough to finally get custody of my daughter? Eventually. But given your financial situation, I think it’s a good idea to present our offer to Diane. With any luck, we can convince her and Sonny to wrap this whole thing up. That would certainly be ideal. And thank you, Ric. Your generosity has been so helpful to me. What generosity? Uh, representing me, you know, pro bono. I’m not doing this pro bono. You’re not? When you stopped hounding me every moment of every day to pay you, I just assumed that your services were, you know, gratis. Why? Because we kissed? I am so glad we can do this. Oh, my God. Stop. Oh, was I staring? Little bit. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry, honey. It’s just that, well, I guess everything we do together feels like something I thought I’d never have the chance to do with you again. Oh, I get it. I was just here the other day with Rocco. My little baby boy is a coffee drinker now. He’s even a bit of a coffee snob. Dante says he gets it from the Corinthos side because of Sonny. Oh, Dante is so good with Rocco. Just — Just a great dad. What? You’re still in love with Dante, aren’t you? Anna. [ Door slams ] Detective. What the hell’s going on? Mac just told me that on your orders, I’m being locked out of Sam’s murder investigation. That’s correct. Why would you do that to me? Cody? BLQ. What brings you by? Are we alone? We are. Oh, good. Because, uh, I need to talk to you. Uh, about what? That summer romance that I had with Dante. Oh, you mean the summer you got pregnant? ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ So, I’m gonna be going to L.A. on a business trip for Deception. Ooh, that’s an awfully long way to go for a silent investor. Yeah, well, they need me to go, so, you know, I’m gonna go. Um, anyway, there’s some things I wanted to go over before I left. And we will. But since Kristina came all the way down here for a word with you, I’m gonna give you two a moment alone. Okay, hold on, ’cause there are some things that I think we all need to discuss. Come on, finish it. [ Grunts ] Alright. Good job. Need a break? No, no. No breaks. [ Panting ] At least hydrate. Thanks. No. If I’m gonna hit my goal before Miami, I can’t afford breaks. Alright. Do you really think I kissed you to pay my legal fees? I would hope not. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it was a good kiss. But it hardly covers my retainer. Do yourself a favor. Just stop talking. Am I attracted to you? Absolutely. But business is business, you know, Ava. I mean, I’m extending a lot of grace in deferring your payment. Oh, yeah. You are a real beacon of charity. As for the kiss — At this juncture, Counselor, it’s as if that kiss never happened. And it isn’t likely that there’ll be another. Not ever? Well, certainly not until I get my daughter back. After that, we’ll see what’s on the table. Well, then I guess we should be going. So Drew is stalling the project. Which is so sad. Yeah, I can think of another two strong words for it. Drew using his office to enact some sort of petty revenge? Oh, why don’t I just stick with sad? Tell me about your next steps, babe. I’m gonna need an ally on Capitol Hill with more connections than Drew. Now, Nina is setting something up, but, um, if that doesn’t work, I have a backup in place. Meanwhile, I need to focus on Aurora’s next steps. And what are those? You and me on the beach, sipping daiquiris on a tropical island. Look, I can understand that you’re upset about the Esplanade. Oh, can you? You brought this project to me. We worked on it together. Now you’ve stalled it. You’re damn right I’m upset. For what it’s worth, I’m very sorry. Oh, really? Okay, then explain. Why did you do this? I’m just trying to hold on to what’s mine. Of course I’m referring to that summer. Okay. I’m just surprised, is all. You know, I thought that subject was verboten. It was, and it is. Did you ever tell Dante I got pregnant? You swore me to secrecy. Then you asked if I could drive you to the bus station, which I did. Then you left. I didn’t see you again till I started working here. Well, did you ever tell Dante? No, I-I never told him. I haven’t even thought about that since then, I swear. Oh, thank God. Thank you. No problem. Sorry to make such a big deal. I just — I had to be sure. No, it’s — I mean, I get it. It just was like a million years ago. Why are you bringing it up now? First of all, I want to reiterate how sorry I am — I don’t — I don’t want your sympathy, Anna. I want the case file. Hey, well, you just barged into my office, Dante, asking for access to a case that you are not — Yes, because it’s Sam! And she was my fiancée, and I loved her. That is precisely why you cannot get anywhere near this. Here, let me help you with that. No, no. Thank you. I need to learn how to do it myself. Sorry. Okay, go — go right ahead. It’ll probably be even easier when your arm’s not in a sling. Okay, c-can you help me? Gladly. ♪♪ No, I-I mean, I don’t — I — I love Dante, but I-I’m not — [ Sighs ] And he’s still grieving Sam, so… Okay. Okay. And, um, you know, we were divorced anyway, and I had ended things with Dustin, and I was planning on telling Dante that I never stopped loving him. But unfortunately, I never got the chance. And then, now that I’m finally awake, he’s grieving Sam. Which, you know, he totally should. And it’s good that you know that. I mean, it’s probably better that he loves someone else, because things between us are definitely worse. How so? Well, we fight all the time. And then when I went to Prague to meet Charlotte, Dante brought it on himself to follow me there. Like I need babysitting. And you know how much I don’t like being handled like that. I do indeed. And even when I try to get along with Dante, he makes it impossible. Maybe because you keep pushing him away? Well, no, I — it’s not that. If anything, I think I’m holding myself back. I’m just concerned that Charlie’s may come under scrutiny. I mean, the business is clean, but I did sell it to Kristina. You know what I mean? I am way ahead of you. Kristina, you will call me if there are any problems, yes? Please. If the feds want to tap my phone, I’ll just ask them for a copy of the recording. It’ll help me keep track of things. I just don’t want anything that I’ve done to interfere with Kristina. I will make sure of it. And now, if you two will excuse me. [ Knock on door ] Dad, there’s — Oh. Oh, good. You’re already here. That’ll make this a whole lot easier. So… [ Smooches ] Will this cure what ails you, Dr. Jones? [ Laughs ] Boo-yah! Oh. Hi, there. Whoo! Thanks for the help. Happy to be of service. And I’m sorry for snapping — Don’t be. I-I get it. Yeah. Listen, Trina, I appreciate you coming. I’m just not in the mood for visitors right now. I’m still trying to wrap my head around what to do with my life. Well, coincidentally, that’s why I’m here. Um, so, I looked into it. And since you got injured during the game, PCU can’t revoke your scholarship. I know — So I thought maybe you could look through some catalogs. It might inspire you. PCU has a great business program and even a track for Sports Management. I can’t think about classes right now. Okay, I can barely manage to schedule rehab. Rehab? So you got good news? One of your second opinions was optimistic? None of my doctors are making any promises. I was the ultimate team player. I-I endured Tracy being Tracy. I navigated Ned’s fragile ego. I sat through my fair share of family squabbles disguised as ELQ board meetings. And then I do — I do one thing that the family doesn’t approve of, right? Oh, yeah, yeah, uh, you had an affair with your nephew’s wife. And the rest of the Quartermaines are saints? Really? Compared to what most people do in this town? And then Monica bans me from the grounds, and I get pushed out of my own company. Really? Okay, look, I get it. Your life as a rich congressman is in shambles. Welcome to politics. Oh, well, there. Thank you so much for your sympathy, Jordan. Look, I’m not here to talk about Quartermaine in-fighting, okay? What I want to know is why you’re stalling a project that could do a lot of good for this city, the city that you have been chosen to represent. The Esplanade could still happen. All depends on what Curtis chooses to do with Aurora. So your new plans for Aurora involve us on the beach? Oh, not just any beach. St. George’s Island, northern Bermuda. White sand, perfect weather, clear blue water, and potentially the first site for Aurora’s new resort division. [ Gasps ] Aurora Resorts. I love it. Yeah. And, of course, I’m gonna want to experience the island before I move forward. Oh, naturally. And I certainly can’t do that without you. So what do you say? Oh, I can already feel the sand between my toes. [ Cellphone rings ] Oh. Hey, Jordan. Hey. I am calling in a favor. Which one? Meet me at Volonino’s as soon as you can. Dante, I don’t know whether you recall, but before I said to you that Sam had been murdered, I told you that I was speaking to you as a private citizen. This is why you cannot be involved in this investigation. Come on, Anna. I can help you find the killer. Yes, and I would let you, if the victim were anyone else. But because it’s Sam… Imagine that you find the murderer, and then this goes to trial. What do you think that the defense will do? I don’t know. Question my objectivity. Well, they won’t need to, because you don’t have any objectivity. And this case could be thrown out for the simple reason that you were involved in the investigation. Is that what you want? No. And then I have to look at, what if you find the killer, and then you decide to take the law into your own hands? You really think I would do something like that? I don’t know. In this instance, I-I don’t know. What do you mean, in this instance? What — Do you have a suspect? I am sure everybody knows already, Chase and I are trying to start a family. Uh, word has gotten around, yes. And it’s bringing up some memories for me, you know, now living with Dante in the same house. I just I needed to be sure. Uh, no. I-I never told Dante you got pregnant. I haven’t even thought about it in years. Though I gotta say, if you had told Dante back then, I’m sure he would have stepped up, unlike other guys. What do you mean? Well, it’s just — Look, if a guy gets a girl pregnant, right, he has an obligation to step up and — and to take responsibility. He can’t just leave her out there hanging. What are you talking about? Sasha’s pregnant. And she shouldn’t be in it alone. ♪♪ Is this why you needed me to come down here? Drew says the future of the Esplanade depends on you. Oh, is that right? Care to elaborate? Drew wants me to push Michael out of Aurora. While Michael is in Germany recovering from third-degree burns? Yeah, and if Drew doesn’t get what he wants, he is more than willing to sabotage Aurora, hence delaying the Esplanade. Huh. Is that right? Actually, Curtis, that could not be more wrong. My doctors keep telling me to, “manage your expectations. Set reasonable goals. Don’t get ahead of yourself.” Well, I mean, that all sounds like good advice to me. I’ve had friends and teammates who’ve been seriously injured, and their doctors have said the exact same things. Did they get to play again? One of them did, and the rest never set foot on a field again. I’m sorry. Oh, me, too. I always knew this would be a possibility. I just kept telling myself, nah, that’ll never be me. [ Scoffs ] How could I be so stupid? It’s like Dante’s jumping in to save me any chance he can get, whether or not I actually need help. Yeah, sweetheart, that could be because he just lost someone he loved. Maybe. Probably. I just hate seeing him and Rocco in pain and not being able to help. Of course you do. Does Dante see me as the woman his fiancée died trying to save? Is that who I’m going to be to him for the rest of our lives? You want to know what I think? Always. Unless you have spoken to Dante directly about this, you don’t know how he feels. Anna: We don’t have a suspect as yet. We may have a person of interest. W-Who? Who? Who is it? Oh, Dante, this is not your case, and I will not be disclosing any more information. Any more infor– You haven’t told me anything yet! Detective, if that is all — No, it’s not all, Anna! It’s not! It’s not, damn it. You need to tell me who you think killed Sam. I need you to go home. I’m placing you on one week’s paid leave. Oh, come on. Don’t do that. And then when you return, I would like you to see the department’s psychologist. [ Chuckles ] So you’d like me to, which means I can say no to that? I think you know the answer to that. [ Grunts ] You know what? Fine. ♪♪ You do not have an appointment. Please come back when you do. Ah, my client and I have an offer regarding Avery’s custody arrangement — Sonny: Let’s hear it. Given the recent incident at your domicile resulting in the destruction of the property and the hospitalization of your son… Which was obviously an attempted hit. …it’s clear that you cannot provide a safe home for Avery. Go to court with this, you will lose. Now, in an effort to save us all time, expense, and anguish, I really — [ Diane laughs ] I’m sorry, Counselor, is there something funny here? Visitation every other weekend? Ava retains sole custody and all major holidays? Well, I’d be willing to give up Arbor Day. We’re not even gonna entertain this. Well, fine. Then we go to court. Let’s do it. Where I will have to call Kristina to the stand. No — That won’t be a problem. Are you sure? I’m gonna ask you about your father’s brutal assault on Dex Heller, among other of Sonny’s mental and emotional instabilities. Not to mention your, uh, impulsiveness and — and hotheaded temper that led to the attack of Ava, my client, which resulted in the death of your child. That’s enough. I look forward to making sure that Avery ends up with the right parent. Impressive. But keeping it together here for five minutes in your attorney’s office doesn’t hold a candle to keeping it together on the witness stand. As you well know, Kristina. Ava: Come on, Sonny. Spare both your daughters the agony and take the deal. ♪♪ When’s the court date? February 25th. See you there. It’s our final offer, Sonny. There’s no more exits to this off ramp. ♪♪ Well, we know one thing. They’re desperate. [ Chuckling ] That’s right. Any thoughts as to why? Well, Ava’s funds have dried up. [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Yes. Lucy Coe mentioned the other day that Ava is renting a place that’s far below her usual standards. There you go. Ava would not trade down if she didn’t have to. Okay, so this is — This is good news, right? I mean, if Ava can’t afford a custody fight, then — then all we have to do is wait. Well, I wouldn’t rely on that. Ava’s argument for custody is considerably stronger than ours. Hey, Brook Lynn. Is, uh — Is Cody around? Uh, he was, and then he wasn’t. I don’t know if he’s coming back. Dante, are you okay? Obviously you’re not, so let’s not do the little dance. Just tell me if there’s anything I can do. Well, I don’t know. I don’t know what anyone can do. Sam was murdered, and, uh, Anna won’t let me go find the bastard who did it. I know Dante loved Sam. And Sam loved Dante. And I will always be grateful to them for providing a good home for Rocco. Me, too. Yeah. Honestly, I’m a little jealous. And by a little, I mean really jealous. Well, Sam is gone now, and Dante has to find a way to live with that loss. It’s such a big loss, and here I am, just swooping in. You’re entitled to be here. Sam was, too. But she can’t be now. And you can. You know, sweetheart, when we were afraid that we were going to lose you, Dante practically camped out by your bedside. He fought like hell for you. I know he did. Yeah. Lulu, I know from my own life that it is possible to love two people at the same time. Dante loves you. Absolutely. And maybe not in the same way that you love him right now. But there is definitely a place in his heart for you. I know it’s not rational, but… I feel like it’s — I feel like it’s my fault Sam died. And if I feel that way, then… Maybe Dante does, too? You are not stupid. And you don’t even know how rehab will turn out before you even start it. My first orthopedist told me to my face that I should never play another snap of football. So yeah, I don’t really feel like figuring out rehab right now. Okay, I can — No, no. As for classes, I don’t even know if I want to go back to school, okay? Kai? Look. Even if you never play football again, it has still given you an amazing opportunity. You have a scholarship that most people would kill for, and PCU is an amazing school — Trina, I know you think you’re helping, but you are not. When I pitched the Esplanade to McConkey, I was acting on behalf of my company, Aurora. And now that I’m a congressman, I’m acting on behalf of my constituents. Then why are you sabotaging a project that could give jobs to those constituents? Because the environmental report came back with a lot of concerns, and we just have to pause to reevaluate. Projects like this one die in committee because some House member has an axe to grind. It’s Aurora’s project, right? And as CEO of Aurora, it’s really up to you to clear up any issues before Congress can release funding. Aurora will be just fine if the Esplanade doesn’t happen. Well, there you have it. But you, on the other hand, will be screwing over Jordan, your constituents, and the project that carries the name of the man who gave you his seat in Congress in the first place. You know what, Curtis? You seem a little tense. I say you and I, we work it out in the ring. Well, as much as I hate to admit it, Ric did make a couple of good points. It’s a matter of public record that the fire in your penthouse was deliberately set. Avery was at Carly’s, so — Which is the only reason that you still have custody. And as for you, miss, you were magnificent back there. Thank you. Hate is a powerful motivator. [ Chuckles ] However, I do have to advise you. No matter how cool and calm you are on the stand, you were still witness to what your father did to Dex. And that’s going to count in Ava’s favor. Ric is usually all about money. And since Ava can’t afford to pay him right now, the only reason he’s representing her is to hurt me. He’s gonna use Kristina to do that. Let him try. We can’t allow Ava to have Avery. I knew you’d say that. Now, I will let you two talk. You take all the time you need. ♪♪ Diane is right. Ric is gonna hammer you on that stand, just like he did last time. Let him. Ava’s not going to win this case. She doesn’t get to have her daughter back after she took mine from me. They are really itching to take this to court. I wouldn’t be so sure. I don’t know. Sonny has enough money to drag this out forever. And Kristina, with her hair-trigger temper, she didn’t take the bait. Yeah, it doesn’t matter. It really all comes down to Sonny. If he doesn’t want to move forward with this, then it’s all over. Well, then it’s too bad that he and Diane are determined to do exactly that. No. No, no, no. I may be wrong, but I think something’s going on with Sonny. I would like you to come back to my office, please. I want to go over your allegations about Cyrus Renault. So when you get this message… [ Knock on door ] …would you just please call me? Thank you. It’s open! Hey, Commish. Uh, have you seen Mac around? Um, Mac is out on a call. Is everything okay? Uh, yeah. I just — I need to get a message to his brother. Robert. Right, yeah, and I have no way to reach him. Oh, I can reach him for you. Um, what’s the message? Mm, no, no, no. This is — This can wait for Mac. Are you sure? ‘Cause it seems urgent. I mean, it is, and it isn’t. You know, it’s — it’s not an emergency, but it’s important, but not, like, “contact international law enforcement” important — Cody, just say it. Sasha’s in trouble, and it’s Jason Morgan’s fault. Brook Lynn: I’m so sorry. Chase told you about Sam. Yeah. You know, from the minute I found out, I wanted to hunt down the piece of garbage that did this. I am a cop, after all. One of the best. Yeah, but I’ve been told in no uncertain terms that I am too close. Maybe because you are. Obviously I am. But I went to Anna’s office to try and show her that I could handle it, and instead, I just — I just proved her right. What do you mean? Oh, I lost it on her. I yelled at my boss, and so she sent me home. So she made the right call. Damn it, Brook Lynn, I know that! I know that. For Sam to die like that, in a hospital bed, confined, unable to fight back, when you know that if she could get up, she would have been fighting tooth and nail. Damn straight she would. Sam was in that bed because of me, and she’s gone because of me. And I don’t know how to live with that. How can I not feel responsible for Sam’s death? The only reason she was in that bed was because of me. It’s very human to feel like it’s your fault, but it’s also completely untrue. Lulu, you are not responsible for Sam’s death. There is one person who is. And that’s the murderer. I know that. It’s just so hard to silence that voice that keeps telling me that it was my fault. And then when I think about how Dante must see me, that voice just booms. Because Dante is really grieving right now. But you can’t assume that you know how he feels. But you could ask. Just like that? With the connection that the two of you have? Yeah. Just like that. Now, it may not be the best time to express the full breadth of your feelings for Dante. No kidding. But you can love him as a friend. I’d like to schedule the Golden Honey Lotus Pearl Glow Deluxe Spray for one. Thank you so much. [Speaks Korean poorly] to you, too. Ooh, Dr. Robinson. Yes, Brad. Any idea where Dr. Jones is? Uh, he switched shifts. And you know what? I can’t imagine why. Ah. No worries. Uh, speaking of scheduling, any chance I can tack on an extra vacation day in Miami? So, are you trying to see me in the ring? I asked. I’m ready. Okay. Listen up. Listen up. I’m ready to go. I brought you two together because I was hoping you’d be able to come to a compromise like the adults I assumed you both were. That is a noble thought, Jordan. But we both know Drew only makes decisions based on what he wants. And you never miss an opportunity to get on that high horse. It must be real difficult for you to see up that high, being so damn low down. What does it say when the one common denominator between people keeping secrets from you, Curtis, is you? What kind of trouble is Sasha in? And how is Jason involved? Just — It’s — Forget it. No, no, no, no, you don’t come barging in my office saying that Robert’s daughter is in trouble and then just drop it. It doesn’t work like that. Look, I really — I think this is something I should just talk with him directly about. You can talk to me, and I will tell — We’re very close, you know. Right. What has happened with Sasha? Is she in some kind of danger? No, no, I don’t — I guess not. It’s not like a crime or a legal thing — Oh, for God’s sake, just say it. Okay, Sasha’s pregnant. And Jason’s the father. Thing about having your brother as your enemy is you can read each other. And I get a very strong feeling that something was off with Sonny just now. How can you tell? Well, Sonny may talk tough, but I get the sense that he just doesn’t want to see this through. Wow. When you dream, you dream big, don’t you? Sonny does not give up. Look, Sonny knows that cutting you out is gonna hurt Avery. Maybe he’s starting to care a little bit. Oh. Oh, I hope you’re right about that. I real– I need to have Avery with me. Well, the sooner that we can make that happen, the sooner we get you back on your feet, and the sooner you pay me. You’ll get paid. Mm. And after that, maybe… Maybe we can see where things stand between us. I figured out how to put my back brace on. Okay, that’s my accomplishment for the day. And don’t get me wrong, alright? I appreciate you coming. I just need time to myself. Okay. Well, I’ll leave you to it. ♪♪ Kai? Just so you know, you don’t need to do this alone. ♪♪ ♪♪ Sports announcer: Six seconds left. PCU down by 3. Taylor’s gonna throw a Hail Mary from midfield into the end zone. It’s caught! It’s caught! It’s caught for a touchdown! Tigers win. thanks to the golden arm of quarterback Kai Taylor! And I don’t believe it! ♪♪ Hey, when you get this, can you come meet me at G.H.? Nothing’s wrong. I just need your help. Brad, you know, I’ve made a lot of accommodations for you recently. And we both know why. We do. Right. Just because your generosity is coerced, it doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate it. But there are limits. There are limits to what I can and what I will do. So if you stick within those limits, you and I shouldn’t have a problem. Understood. Okay. That said… And you’re asking too much. Asking for too much too often, that’s when people are going to start to notice. So if I were you, I wouldn’t push my luck any further than you already have. So… is that a yes? [ Sighs ] Enjoy your vacation day, Brad. [ Chuckles ] Thank you. All I expected was a friendship and the loyalty that comes with it. But apparently that was too much for you to give in return. In return? So our friendship was transactional, then? I’m not the one that’s applying undue influence to sink Aurora. Good luck proving that. We don’t need proof. We’re not in court. We’re here. And let me remind you, you are brand new to Congress, okay? So between you alienating your backers and seducing your nephew’s wife, you have overextended yourself. And that, my friend, has left you wide open. ♪♪ What’d you want to see me about? Everything okay? Uh, actually, no. It’s not. Um… the hospital investigated Sam’s death, and it turns out it wasn’t an accident. Sam was murdered. They know who did it? No. But they know how. She was given a drug that she wasn’t supposed to have. Digitalis. It killed her. Okay, listen. I’m gonna ask you a question that, uh, you may not be able to answer. Does Dante know? Probably. The police are looking into it. Should we be worried about him? No, no, no, I don’t want you to worry, okay? Let me worry about that. You’ve carried too much. Everybody has a breaking point. Dante, this isn’t your fault. And I know you can’t see that right now, so I will let you get there on your own. And you will. Yeah, you’re right. I know you’re just saying that to get me off your back. I’m here if you need anything. You know, uh, you’re a pretty good friend when you try. Don’t tell anyone. Who would believe me anyway? [ Chuckles ] [ Sighs heavily ]

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 Are you ready to start a family? I was gonna ask you the same thing. I want a child of our own. I was just waiting on you. I mean, if we want to have a baby, there are things we can do to make it happen. Oh, you mean something like this? ♪♪ According to these results… you can’t father a child. I’m so sorry. I can’t get you pregnant. ♪♪ I was terrified this whole time that the problem was me. And now I almost wish it was. Oh, you don’t mean that. His face, Ma… Yeah. When Chase told me he couldn’t have kids, he was devastated. Feeling like he was letting me down. I know it’s awful. The whole thing is awful, Ma. Chase will never get to hold his own baby. He’ll never get to raise his own child. I know there are a lot of different ways to have a family, But you were banking on the conventional one. I get it. Chase is mourning the life he imagined for us. I hate this for Chase. I know how much he was looking forward to becoming a father. I know it’s not exactly the same, but I know what he’s feeling. That pain and — and anguish. I felt both those things when I gave my baby up. You were grieving, too. I want him to know that… so that Chase doesn’t feel so alone. Oh, good. You’re here. We need to go over this Michael Corinthos custody case and strategize some next steps. What happened? Are you alright? No, I’m not alright. Talk to me. Sam was murdered. What? Somebody killed my daughter. Oh, honey. Oh. This cannot be true. I know. I was the same way when I heard. Sam was murdered? Both the PCPD and the hospital are investigating. Oh, my God. I’m so sorry, Maxie. It was already so heartbreaking when we found out Sam was dead. But to know she was murdered, that it wasn’t some tragic mistake — what about her kids? It’s terrible. Spinelli’s going to be devastated by this. Why would someone want Sam dead? I don’t know. I just pray they find whoever is responsible. So do I. But finding who did this won’t bring her back. It won’t fill the gaping hole she left. How are you doing with all of this? You mean the fact that my ex-husband’s fiancée died saving my life? I just felt the baby move for the first time Here. Feel. I can’t believe you’re here for this. Me, either. It’s hard to describe how excited I am about this baby. I’m here for you. Anything you need. I get that you mean well, but it feels like you’re not hearing me. Michael has agreed to let me raise this baby. My life, my child, my decisions. And I have decided that I don’t need any help. Not from you. Not from anyone. ♪♪ [ Sighs ] [ Knock on door ] ♪♪ ♪♪ Okay, hold on. Hold on. Um, I… I just need a minute. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ Um, my apologies if I read our situation incorrectly. You didn’t. I’m just glad you’re okay. Thanks to you. It’s just, um… Everyone’s warnings ringing loudly in your ears? How do you do that? Know exactly what you’re thinking? And again. It’s a gift. ♪♪ I just — I just don’t want to get caught up in the adrenaline and then, you know, do something I’ll regret. Would it help if you knew that I didn’t come here to sleep with you? You didn’t? I have something much different in mind. ♪♪ There you are. God. Hello to you, too. How’d you get in here? I drove up to the gate, pressed the buzzer, and Yuri let me in. What do you want? Goodness. Are you this hospitable to all your houseguests, or am I just the lucky winner? Okay, you left the station without your copy of your paperwork. I thought I would do you the favor of bringing it to you on the off chance you wouldn’t be a colossal jerk like you were at the jail. I guess you were mistaken. Guess so. Here. What is your problem, Cody? I’m trying to be nice. My problem? My problem?! My problem is that my feet are continuously held to the fire over every– everything I do. Meanwhile, there are literal career criminals in this town who answer to exactly no one. Who are you talking about? The hypocrisy is mind-blowing! Michael said your name when he woke up for a reason. I just need to get his side of the story. Are you calling me a liar? I’m not — I’m not calling you anything. Because, yes, I’ve been known to stretch the truth in the past. And in some cases, I’ve straight up lied. I won’t deny it, but there were important reasons why I did that. More important than a child? What are you accusing me of? Nothing. Just pointing out, by your own admission, you said you’d lie when you need to. Maybe you’re lying right now because Michael can’t be reached to contradict you. I don’t owe you anything, Jason. I know you don’t, but you do owe Michael. Sam’s death is not your fault. You say that. And technically, I know that you’re right. But someone took advantage of Sam being in that hospital room, and she was in that hospital room because of me. I owe Sam everything. Even before the surgery, she was there for Rocco when I couldn’t. She loved my son like her own. Yeah, she did. And Rocco loved her, too. I can see how much he misses her. Sam has done so much for my family, and I hate the fact that I can’t thank her, or at the very least, repay her. Lulu, feeling guilty over something you have no control over is going to get you nowhere. What about something I do have control over? I love the man Sam was going to marry. I’m in love with Dante. I never stopped. I absolutely was not ready to be a mom when I gave my baby up for adoption. But it was always part of my “one day” plan. You know, when the time was right. Well, you did love playing family when you were a little girl. I loved bossing dolls, you mean. Yeah. That, too. I want children. I always have. Now, I may never get the chance. Look, you said that, um, Chase was the one who brought up IVF. You know, it’s an idea that takes some getting used to, but, you know, you could still have such a beautiful family. I think I need to tell him. About the baby you gave up? Chase is always so open and honest with me. It just… it feels wrong not to be the same with him. But if I tell him the truth, I have to tell him the whole truth, right? Not just that I have a child out there. But that Dante is the father. Hey, partner. Hi. Did you hear from Anna? No, I haven’t talked to her. What’s up? A string of murders at G.H. Murders? What do we know? Not much. Just that Sam was one of the victims. What do you need? I want my daughter back. Oh, honey, do you have any idea how much I wish I could give her to you? You know how hard I’ve been trying to get through every day, right? Mm-hmm. This grief that I feel is all-consuming. And that’s when I believed it was an accident. Now that I know someone deliberately took her life, that she was in there sacrificing hers to save someone else, and someone walked into her room and took her life on purpose… I’m gutted. And I don’t know what to do with these feelings that I have. I just…I-I don’t. She didn’t lose her life. Someone took it, and I’m so mad. I am just so mad I don’t — I don’t know what to do. ♪♪ This is beautiful, Jack. I was hoping you’d like it. Are you sure it’s the best idea, considering what almost happened earlier? Oh, the assassination attempt? Yeah, that. We are safe. Valentin caught me off guard, but the WSB has the hotel secure now. Okay, well, in that case [Chuckles] I’m gonna make myself comfortable. Uh…allow me. Thank you. You’re most welcome. Wow. Ah! I can’t believe you did all this. Ah, well, to be fair, I didn’t really do the heavy lifting. Still, it’s so cozy and beautiful and private. [ Laughs ] Now, there’s something that’s been nagging me since our little adventure. Oh, my gosh. Only you would classify that as an adventure. I thought you said you weren’t coming to the spa. I changed my mind. Well, there’s a reason to toast if ever I heard one. To changing your mind. I’m not trying to offend you. Try harder. I just find it very hard to believe that Michael would agree to walk away from his child. I don’t know how I’m supposed to convince you. If he did agree, maybe he asked to see you because he changed his mind. I’m just trying to help, Sasha. Again, I don’t need your help. I will back off the second Michael tells me. I just need to talk to him. Then go talk to him. You and I are done here. ♪♪ Jason. If you do talk to Michael, will you please let him know I’m thinking of him and I’m praying for his recovery? I will. ♪♪ Just forget I said anything. Okay? Gladly. You know, for the record, I don’t want to be here, either. I’m just trying to do the decent thing. [ Chuckles ] Please. This is a scare tactic. What? Clearly, you’ve got some agenda where I’m concerned. Otherwise, why would you bother tracking me down at my home to drop off some stupid papers? [ Scoffs ] You are so off base. Am I? What do you think? ADAs typically make house calls? I don’t know. I’m here as a favor to Mac. He’s a good friend of my mom’s and somebody I’ve always had a lot of respect for. Oh. Oh. Okay. If that’s true, then — You’re impossible. …thank you. I appreciate it. Was that so hard? ♪♪ You pick up one thing, I’ll have you disbarred. Been there, done that. Look at me. Your world was shattered by Sam’s death, and this news has just intensified it. I want to be the perfect friend and say that right thing, and I don’t know what it is. There is no right thing, and nothing is ever going to make this better. I’m there for you. I know that sounds trite, but it’s true. So, if you want to talk or cry or…throw axes or scream and yell, I’m all in. Or if you want to do nothing, that’s fine. Whatever you need, whenever you need it. Okay? Okay. Let’s get out of here. I mean, you’ll spend the night at my place. We’ll order in some Chinese food. We’ll watch reality television. Molly and Kristina are on their way over here. And they don’t know about Sam? No, I have to tell them. Talk about not having the words. You’ll find the words. You’ll find them. Alexis, your — your strength throughout this whole thing has been inspiring because that’s who you are. You’ll guide your family through this, and I will be right behind you. [ Cellphone rings ] Oh, it’s Jason. He wants to discuss a business matter. I will have him meet me somewhere else. Alright, listen, if he doesn’t know about Sam, please don’t say anything. I won’t tell him a thing. Kristina: Won’t tell who what? Whoa. What happened here? We’ll talk later. ♪♪ Mom, are you okay? Why don’t we just wait till your sister gets here? Because what I have to say, I only want to say it once. Telling Chase that I had a baby in high school is one thing. But telling him that Dante is the father… That’s a — that’s a whole other ball game. I mean, then what? Dante doesn’t even know I was ever pregnant, let alone delivered his child. And then, what, do I ask Chase not to tell his best friend the truth? That doesn’t seem so fair. So, if I tell Chase, then I have to tell Dante, too. How do you feel about that? Oh, like I’m gonna be sick. Dante is such a good father to Rocco and Scout and Danny. It would kill him to know that he was robbed of watching another kid grow up. It would be hard for Dante. Yeah, but, honey, he’s a reasonable man. He knows the two of you were — you were kids back then. Neither one of you were ready to be a parent. Ma, it’s been years. Decades. How am I going to tell Dante that I’ve been keeping this secret from him all this time? Who would ever want to hurt Sam? And how did they know that… Sam was one of three patients who overdosed on a drug that should never have been given. What drug? It’s called digitalis. It’s used to treat congestive heart failure. But if you take too much of it, it can cause a heart attack. Dex Heller died of a heart attack. Was he one of the victims, too? Yeah. So, did whoever stabbed Dex come to the hospital to finish the job? Or was he stabbed by one perp and murdered by another? I don’t know. But whoever gave Dex the digitalis, they did the same thing to Michael. But Michael survived. Right, because his doctor knew about these other cases. So, he took a chance and gave Michael the antidote. And it worked. Yeah, it’s just Dex and Sam weren’t that lucky. For the record, I’m not surprised you still love Dante. I’m just surprised you admitted it. Really? Yeah. I mean, the night of the explosion, you told me you were planning on telling him you still loved him. Yeah, well, you know what they say about plans. Look, you never got the chance. Four years went by for the rest of us. People moved on. But for you, that night was like yesterday. Of course, you still love Dante. It’d be weird if you didn’t. Thanks for saying that. The guilt, it’s been eating me alive. Have you talked to him? ♪♪ There’s Jason. Do you think I should tell him about Sam? No. No, I don’t think you should do that. Maybe he already knows. He looks serious. No, he always looks like that. So, what I have to tell you… …needs attorney-client privilege. Always. What’s going on? Sasha Corbin is pregnant. Michael is the father. Well, of all the scenarios I could have imagined, that wasn’t one of them. ♪♪ Mom, this is torture. Can you just tell me? Molly’s car is here, so she should be on her way up. Sorry I’m late. I was dealing with the most frustrating, pigheaded person on the planet. Molly, chill. Mom has something to tell us. What’s going on? Are you alright? Have a seat. Right here. ♪♪ I spoke with Portia Robinson at the hospital, and she gave me an update on your sister. What kind of update? Do they know what caused her heart attack? She was given a lethal dose of digitalis, and that was a drug that was not prescribed to her. So, criminal negligence. It wasn’t an accident. Wait, so are you telling us that Sam was murdered? Yes. Oh, my God. I need to ask you a favor. Well, I think I made it clear that I’ll do anything in my power to help you. You have. But what else could you possibly want on such a beautiful night in Germany? I want to know about Valentin. Lulu’s my cousin. Yeah, I’m aware of that. And she’s a woman who would crawl on broken glass to find her daughter. Mm-hmm. And I know what that’s like. It’s awful. So, I’d like to know what’s going on between you and Valentin. Why would you want to talk about the man who tried to kill me tonight? Because he tried to kill you tonight. And that doesn’t make sense to me. I heard you call Valentin and warn him that we were looking for him. You do him a favor, and he tries to take you out? Why? Okay, the truth is, Val was a friend. He was a good one, at that. But after tonight’s events, I refuse to protect them any longer. I can’t believe this. Someone killed Sam? Yes. Why? They don’t know. Well, what do we know? Did Portia give you any details? Are the police looped in? I can get our best ADA on this. Molly, stop. This is our sister we’re talking about, okay? You’re talking about her like she’s one of your cases. You’re right. I’m sorry. I just feel helpless. I don’t know what else to do. She’s just trying to make sense of something that is senseless. It’s okay, I get it. This is so wrong. Who would want Sam dead? Honestly, I thought losing Sam was the lowest of lows. This is it. This is it. ♪♪ [ Cellphone chimes ] ♪♪ [ Cellphone chimes ] ♪♪ Cody just texted me. He’s going to join us, if that’s okay. Yeah, of course. Oh, we should probably switch topics because he’s way too close with Dante. I can’t have this getting back to him. Okay, well, that answers my question of whether or not you’ve talked to Dante. And say what? I’m still in love with him while he’s still mourning his deceased fiancée, who died saving my life? I wouldn’t use those exact words, but… Maxie, I can’t. So, Michael has an affair with Sasha Corbin, and now she’s pregnant? It wasn’t an affair. Michael found out that Drew and Willow were involved. Involved? Call that what it is, please. They’re having sex on the nursery floor. No, this was before. Michael heard that Drew and Willow kissed, whatever. He took off to go have a drink or two. And then he ran into Sasha, who was also in a bad place. So, it’s not enough that Michael — his custody case is already complicated. Now he’s an adulterer, too. And you know this for a fact? Now I do. What does that mean? Well, at first, I just suspected — That Michael was the father? Yes, but Sasha confirmed it. And according to her, they have an agreement that Michael is going to keep his distance and she can raise his child on her own. But you don’t believe her. I want to hear it from Michael. Yeah, that would be best. Because as much as it would benefit Michael’s custody case if she took this child and relocated across the country or on the other side of the world, we can’t take her at her word. Exactly. And if it’s not what Michael wants, we need to protect him. And, of course, Sasha has a tenuous grasp on the truth, which she comes by honestly, because after all, she is Holly Sutton’s daughter. Oh. Oh. What? I just realized this child… Robert’s going to have another grandchild. I’m sure Val assumes that the shot fired at him in Prague… was on my orders. It was not. Well, if you’re friends, why would he assume that? I mean, in my experience, friends don’t try and take each other out. Ah, well, Val knows me well enough to understand that I would totally do that if pushed. Have him shot and killed? Mm-hmm. That is crazy. Well, stick with me here. Val thought that we had come to the point where I had made that call. I had not. But you’re at that point now? She’s catching on. Barely. Why would you protect Valentin all these years? It’s a winding, complicated story. Then you should order another bottle of champagne. Okay. Sam did nothing but good in this world and for me and our kids. Lulu’s alive because of her sacrifice, and she just — she did not deserve this. None of you deserve this. How’s Rocco holding up? He doesn’t know. Anna just told me and Lulu at the hospital. The hospital? Is everything okay with Lulu? Yeah. She’s fine. I just — I ran into her there, and I told her she’s got to stop messing around and throwing away the second chance she’s been given. Lulu’s been taking a lot of risks. Yeah, I think so. And I think she’s got to be careful, for her sake and for Rocco. This has got to be really hard on you, Dante. You know, I’m happy that Rocco’s mother is here. I truly am. It’s a gift. But Sam gave her that gift, and now she’s gone because of it. Sam’s gone because someone took her life. Yeah, I know. But you know what I mean. Yeah, I do. I just feel like every time I look at Lulu, I’m going to think of Sam and what she and all of us have lost. ♪♪ Perfect. Oh, Cody’s here. Hey, thanks for agreeing to talk to me. Oh, I haven’t agreed to anything. Have you talked to Spinelli since you were such a meanie the other night? I — I think I will give you two a minute. Sounds like important family stuff. No, no, no. You stay. This is obviously a bad time. I’ll go. Neither of you are going anywhere. Both of you can sit. Okay, look, I’m sorry about the other night. I will talk to Spinelli, but right now, I’m kind of freaking out. Why? Sasha’s pregnant. You knew. Well, I’m open to suggestions on how you want to handle this. You know, Carly’s already in Germany. Maybe she could talk to Michael. No, no, no. If Sasha’s telling the truth and Michael did agree to stay out of his baby’s life, Carly cannot know anything about this. Of course. I’m sorry. I don’t — I don’t know what I was thinking. Okay, I’m going to the clinic, and I’m going to talk to Michael. Okay. So, can you do me a favor? Just keep an eye on Sasha, and if she needs anything, just get it discreetly. Well, that shouldn’t be too difficult. Anna Devane hasn’t changed. Still of singular focus. Her eyes on the prize, always. Okay. What about you? What were you like? I was realistic. I wanted to rise in the ranks of the WSB, but I knew I couldn’t do it alone. That’s where Valentin came in. He was ambitious, wickedly brilliant. An alliance with him was a smart move. So, I sought out his friendship. Smart move, as in, you had what he lacked, and vice versa? Yeah, while Val was highly strategic, he was rough around the edges. He was a loner with certain, well, physical limitations. And I, on the other hand, have been told that I possess a certain charm. Wouldn’t you agree? I would. And so I thought we’d be highly effective together. Val was the iron fist, I was the velvet glove, so to speak. You knew with Valentin by your side, you’d look that much more capable. You know what’s funny? I was far less ruthless back then than I am now. I don’t think I ever really saw him that way. How did you see him? As an outsider who needed me as much as I needed him. We became true friends in a world where they were hard to come by. That’s sweet. In a strange, twisted way. Yeah. It was. Till that friend tried to kill me. I will keep an eye on Sasha while you’re gone. Thank you. But I will not push assistance on a very capable mother. Okay, good. I’m not asking you to. Let me know when you get clarity from Michael, please. God help him. He’s already embroiled in one custody battle. He needs another like he needs a hole in the head. What if he does want to be a part of the child’s life? Then I will fight for his right to do so. But I got to tell you something, Jason. Michael has had ample opportunity to tell me that Sasha was pregnant and how he wanted to proceed. The fact that he didn’t speaks to her credibility. Maybe. Just — It just doesn’t sound like Michael to walk away from his kid. Well, maybe your affinity is such that it’s skewing your view of things. If I’m wrong, I’ll gladly admit it. That I want a ringside seat for. Yes, I did know about Sasha’s pregnancy, but it’s not my place to tell anyone, especially you. Why especially me? Given your history with her? It’s kind of a delicate situation. I thought that news should come from Sasha. Fair enough. How did you find out? Did she tell you? No. Not exactly. Then how exactly? It — It doesn’t matter. I’m just — I’m worried about the deadbeat dad. I mean, a father should step up and help, right? No. Sasha was very clear. She had no plans to tell the father. Yeah. All to protect this guy. What guy? Jason Morgan. He’s the father of Sasha’s baby. I’m sorry. What? Jason is wrong. We can do this on our own, even if we’re the only ones who believe it. And I promise you that I will always be here for you, little one. Always. ♪♪ Why aren’t you saying anything? It’s very unlike you, and it’s freaking me out. Well, if this was a run-of-the-mill problem, I would have opinions on my opinions. It’s not run of the mill. No, it’s not. It’s big. It’s like life-altering big. But no pressure. Baby, um… I… I don’t want to influence your decision in any way, but I am here for you, whatever you need. What I need is your advice, same like I did back then. No, you are not the same person you were back then. You have become a strong, accomplished woman. You’ve created this incredible life for yourself and — and found an amazing man to share that life with. I’m not saying that this choice is going to be easy. But it is your choice to make. And only yours. If Chase and I are going to make it in this life together — and I really, really want us to — then we need to be open and honest with each other. I need to tell him. Hey, man, I just wanted to say thanks for being a good sounding board these last few months. Helped me get through them. Of course. Anything you need, you know that. You alright? Everything good? What do you mean? When I got here, it looked like something was going on. And it wasn’t about Sam. It’s not nearly as important as what you’re dealing with. I mean, I can usually be a pretty good sounding board, too. Usually. I know. And I promise to talk about it when I’m ready. Alright. No pressure. Just want to repay the debt. Alight. We’re going to find out who did this to your sister. Alright? Believe that. This is so awful. It’s like reliving Sam’s death all over again, but through this darker, more sinister lens. Life was already dark enough. What are we going to do about Scout and Danny? How are we going to tell — What are we going to tell them? We’re going to shield the truth from Scout because she’s too young and she can’t wrap her mind around this. Okay. I agree. And Danny, I think we just wait till we get more information before we tell him. What if he reads something online or someone says something at school? I’m going to talk to Anna and see if she can keep this out of the press and away from the public for as long as possible. We have a lot of work to do, and we’re going to have to stay strong and present a united front… for the kids. It’s what Sam would have wanted. And we won’t let her down. Davis women unite? Always. There’s more to you than meets the eye, Jack Brennan. By all means, please elaborate. Well, I mean, it was a mutually beneficial relationship for both of you. But you protected Valentin all these years. I admire that kind of loyalty. I’d like to like to think that I’m loyal too. Hmm, mm. Like when you went behind my back and bugged my office. Okay, that was to prove Anna and Jason wrong. Oh. And we weren’t really friends then. Oh, not like we are now. Yeah, exactly. There’s a big difference between us, you know. Yeah, I’m not a spy. You’re a good person. Yeah, I could line up a boatload of people right here that would disagree with that statement. They’re just wrong. You think you know me so well, huh? I’m very perceptive. Yeah. I’m perceptive too. Yeah. And you’re not the bad guy you want everyone to think you are. Man of mystery. Ruthless. Unreadable. I’m not those things? Sometimes. Yeah. Yeah, but to me, you’re the guy who has done some really awesome things for me time and time again when you expected nothing in return. Well, that’s not true. I mean, there is something in it for me. I fought it for a while. And now? I’m all out of fight. Wow. That’s funny. So am I.

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