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[ Grunts ] How did you get so good at this? Visualization. And what are you visualizing? Oh, not what. It’s who.

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[ Sighs ] Lucy Coe.

[ Siren wails in distance ]

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Maybe this was a bad idea. When is going to a meeting ever a bad idea? I just, uh — May– Maybe my time would be better spent with my attorney, going over my defense. Honestly, until we get more information about what Muldoon was up to in the weeks prior to him coming to see you, I don’t think there’s a whole lot for you and Martin to talk about. Yeah. You’re right. And something tells you that you needed this meeting today. I would listen to your instincts. Who needs instincts when I’ve got you?

[ Cork pops ] Ah! Is there a more satisfying sound? If there is, I’ve never heard it. What’s the occasion? Oh, well, I don’t think we need an occasion, do we, Tracy? We definitely don’t. Oh, come on. There is nothing going on between Scott and me. I mean, look at the guy. Clearly he is otherwise engaged. Then why do you keep looking over there? Honestly, what on Earth is so captivating about Scott Baldwin? So good of you to come. Where else would we be? Curtis needs us. And whatever happens today, good news or bad… Please let it be good. …Curtis will know that he has his family behind him. Sweetheart, you okay? I just want this to work. We all do. Should we go in? Yeah, Curtis shouldn’t be alone right now. Oh, don’t worry. He’s not alone. Where’s the doctor at? Shouldn’t he have been here by now? Dr. Martell got pulled into an emergency surgery. He’ll be here as soon as he can. Yeah. Isn’t that fitting? What? You, reassuring me, today of all days. Well, it beats the alternative, Which is? This endless loop going on in my head. Did the surgery work, or didn’t it? Question only a doctor can answer.

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Hey, TJ. Anna. Hi. Hey. How can I help you? Uh, well, I was supposed to to meet your mother for drinks last night, but she never showed up at the restaurant. It’s not like my mom to be a no-show. I know. Uh, it’s not like her to leave unanswered messages, either. So I just wondered if you knew where she was or if you’ve heard from her. No, but… I wonder. What? My mom’s been conducting her own investigation into my uncle’s shooting. Of course she has. I was with her yesterday when she got her first lead, the first solid one, anyway, and I asked her if she would be safe, and she said she would be. But now you’re concerned. Well, so am I, I have to say. Anna, do you think my mom’s in trouble?

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Your mother knows better than to go it alone if the nature of the lead suggested backup was warranted. Maybe under normal circumstances. What, these are anything but? My mom has a personal stake in tracing the rifle that shot my Uncle Curtis. What — What if she took a calculated risk and it got her in over her head? Well, that’s possible. Yes. I’m calling the PCPD. Oh, there you are. We were getting worried. Mom. Hey, are you okay? Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I’m — I’m fine. You’re wearing the same clothes as — as last night. Where have you been this whole time? Dana: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Would anyone like to share? I’m Hamilton. I’m an addict. And I’m also a doctor. You gotta stay positive, son. I’m being positive, Pop. But it’s also important to stay realistic. I want with every fiber in me for the procedure to be a success. But if it weren’t… Then we’ll deal with that. We’ll deal with that together. Thanks for that, Pop. Better late than never, right? Most of my life I spent running away. Left Irene to raise you and your brother. So terrified I’d hurt you. Well, that’s most of your life. You’re here now, Pop. That’s because of you, Son. You — You taught me how to overcome that fear. I have no fear of a setback. If those doctors walked in right now and said, “We’ve done all we can do. We’ve gone as far as we can go, and this is as good as it gets,” I can handle that. But when I think about having to look Portia in the face and Trina and Aunt Stella

[breathes deeply] and see that disappointment in their eyes… …Pop, that’ll gut me. But it won’t break you. I think I’ll go to the chapel and light a candle. Couldn’t hurt. Light one for me? You got it, baby girl. Now you can talk to me. How can I fly to Paris if we don’t know what’s happening with Curtis? Honey, you’re going. Your father and I, we both want you to go. Even if it’s with Spencer? Is he my first choice for a travel companion? No. You know he’s not. But Spencer makes you happy. I can see that. And if you ever have children, you’ll realize that all you really want for them is just to be happy. When you think about yourself in Paris, does it make you feel, you know, kind of warm? Feel real good inside? Yeah. Well, Curtis would not want to deprive you of that feeling. So you’re going to go, and you’re going to experience life, and it’s going to be amazing. You’re going to live, love, eat all the things. Okay? Okay. Okay. Deal. And you know what you’re going to do for sure? Send me pictures, text me constantly. Okay. Okay.

[ Cellphone rings ] Is that Spencer? Yeah, but I’ll call him later. No, no, no, I think you should take it. We need all the support we can get today, right?

[ Ringing continues ]

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Need a shoulder? I got two of them. One should suffice. There really is no reason to be jealous. You mean except for your seeming inability to take your eyes off the man? Okay. Uh, did Scott and I have a moment once upon a time? Yeah, but it was a long, long time ago. I barely remember it. So why dwell on it? Because from what I understand, it’s a moment that has a habit of reoccurring. But if your history with Scott is just that… It is. …then why does the prospect of discussing get you all scrunched up? I — I am not scrunched. Oh, I see scrunched-ness. Really? Okay, well, then I see insecurity-ness, and it’s not a good look. Where are you going? I’m sorry. Do I need your permission to go to the ladies’ room? No. By all means. Thank you. Care to join us? Thank you, but I’m well aware three is a crowd. Oh, no. The more the merrier. Right, Scott? Scott? Huh? Am I keeping you? I am — I am not scrunched. I am not scrunched up at all. Oh, Scott Baldwin, you had better not be laying it on too thick with Tracy. Oh! I know I put a tiny emery board — I got a file in here. I know I have a file in here.

[ Door closes ] Hey, you don’t happen to have an emery board, do you? Because I snagged my nail. Marty: No. I’m sorry. I’m fresh out. Marty? The coast clear? Uh, yeah, I’m in here by myself. What are you doing in You and Scott Baldwin, I want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but now. When did you turn on Lucy? I was never really a huge fan of her. I mean, she’s a lot. No question. Did I ever tell about the time that she came to the PCPD locker room when I was getting out of the shower? She checked me out and then demanded that I sing at the nurse’s ball. Yeah, I remember hearing something about that. I try to block it out. But now that you’ve reminded me, just another reason to visualize.

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I don’t buy it. Buy what? You’ve been coexisting with Lucy for years at work and outside of it. And sure, you’re not personal friends, but you’ve always been cordial with each other. What changed? She crossed the line with my grandmother. Uh, this is inappropriate. You know, you are in the ladies’ room. Yeah, well, when another lady shows up, I’ll make myself scarce. Damn it, Lucy, I thought you were different. I am different. You know all about my history with women, my exes, one emotional bloodbath after another. And you said you understood, that you loved me for me. I did. I… I-I do. Present tense. I love — Marty, I love you now! Now. Marty! Marty! Oh!

[ Sighs, chuckles ] That went well. Tracy, there’s no place I’d rather be or who I’d rather be with. But I do have to use the little boys’ room. Say, Gregory, would you mind keeping my lovely companion company while I’m gone? Take your time. You and I will pick up right where we left off when you get back. Don’t. I didn’t say anything. You don’t have to say a thing. Just believe me when I tell you it’s not how it appears. Tracy, you do not owe me an explanation. What’s the matter? Heartburn. Um, you think I would have learned by now that citrus is not my friend. Well, they call it antacids for a reason. Touché. Well, I-I should probably be going. Do you think, uh, Scott will forgive me if I leave his lovely companion unattended? Ha ha. Backgammon rematch. Soon. You’re on.

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How’s Finn? And you? I know that malpractice lawsuit, it can’t be easy on you, either. My friend, I came by to support you, remember? Well, you taking my mind off of this, that’s helping. Please. All right. Finn’s okay, I guess. Between his dad and the lawsuit… It’s a lot. Too much sometimes. Thank goodness he has you there to lean on. Oh, I — I don’t know. I just hate — I hate seeing him struggle like this. You know, he just wants to prove to everyone that G.H. and his patients are right for putting their trust in him. And you know that I will testify to that at his trial. I know. Thank you. I really appreciate that. And so will he. Okay. Your turn. That’s it, huh? That’s all the distraction I get? How’s Curtis?

[ Sighs ] He’s, um — He’s walking a fine line. I mean, we all are. Positive but still realistic. Hopeful but not too hopeful. Mm. It sounds impossible. Yeah, it is. But, um, Curtis is determined, you know, to face whatever comes his way. And you? I’m determined, too. But, um… I know life isn’t fair and we’re not guaranteed a happy ending. But you’d really like one. I know. You know, I keep having this dream. And it’s with Curtis and I at the rehearsal dinner, and we’re dancing. And I get that feeling, the feeling that I had that night, and Curtis’ arms are around me. And we’re moving together so beautifully. And Curtis is so strong, and he’s so graceful. You know, it’s just like — it’s like we’re floating, and that moment, it must be imprinted on my heart and my body because it feels so real. And then I wake up. And Curtis is lying next to me. And I realize that we’re never going to dance again. We’re not. Not like that.

[ Breathes shakily ] But now, you know, maybe — maybe we can. I just can’t stop myself from, you know, hoping. Me too. Me too.

[ Breathes deeply ] Look at you, being all observant, noticing your mother’s clothes. That isn’t an answer, Mom. I have been going nonstop since I last saw you. Haven’t had a chance to go home and change. So you haven’t slept? I plan on going to bed very early tonight. It’s that a new lead on Curtis’ shooting, isn’t it? You know what? It was just — I got concerned when you didn’t turn up for that drink and went radio silent, and I just thought I would come and ask TJ if he’d heard from you, and that’s… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean for anyone to worry. But, as you can see, I’m fine. Okay. I have to check on Uncle Curtis. So… Tell him I’m thinking about him? I will. And stay safe? Please? That’s the plan. It’s nice to see you, TJ. You think he bought that? I think he’s just happy you’re in one piece. Want to tell me what happened when you followed that lead? Well, I never got that far. Somebody stopped me. I had just gotten my first break in the case, a possible clue to the origins of the rifle that shot Curtis. That’s great. Thank you for cluing me in and calling for backup and not going it alone. Like you’ve never done the same. All right. That’s fair. Yeah. So what happened? You got stopped? More like intercepted by two men. Did they hurt you? No, but they were all business. One minute I’m outside on my way to arrange a meeting, the next, I’m in a room on the wrong side of a two-way mirror across from these strangers staring at me. You’re FBI? Why all the subterfuge, then? If you’re investigating the shooting of Curtis Ashford, we’re on the same side. What did they want? Your cooperation? Nope. They wanted me to back off.

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How’s our boy doing? You know Curtis — holding it together for everyone else’s sake. And you? Well, I — I’ve never been one to believe in miracles, Stella. But I do believe in my son. Shame on you, Marshall. Miracles happen every day. Just look at how we’ve managed to remain friends. You mean in spite of what happened between us Christmas Eve?

[ Sighs ] It was just too much eggnog. I hate eggnog. All those memories of Irene. Yeah, maybe. But I felt something. And I got a sneaking suspicion you felt it, too. Something that can never, ever be. Hey, handsome.

[ Chuckles ] How’s it going? It’s going. Is there anything that I can do or I can get you maybe? Yeah. Would you get the rest of the family? Tell them I want to see them. Marty, please just listen to me. You have it wrong about Scott. I don’t care about Scott. I mean, of course I care about him. He’s my friend. But it’s not the same way I care about you. And — Listen, would you just call me? Please call me back. Or better yet, come — come to me. Come — Come see me. Because you’re absolutely right. I am different than your exes, and I-I just — I need the chance to prove it to you. Please, Honey Bunny, p-please, please, please. That’s all I ask. Give me the chance.

[ Sighs ] I just feel like I have so much I want to do and so much life left to live and… I would kind of like it if you would do it with me, be by my side?

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Thank you for coming back to me. Damn it, Martin! Now you’re gonna make my mascara run.

[ Cries ] Oh, I knew you’d come back. Thank you.

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What are you doing here? I thought you left. I can’t you move.

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I get to Max’s office, and there’s Lucy telling my grandmother that Luke may have been the love of her life but that Laura was the love of his. And then she goes on to say that the reason my grandmother is alone is because she’s unlovable. Have a little compassion, a-a little sympathy. If that’s too much to ask, maybe a little basic tact. But no, not Lucy. She all but told my grandmother that she was grieving a man who never loved her, which is completely untrue. And Tracy knows that. I doubt what Lucy said hit her anywhere near as hard as it hit you. I disagree. My grandmother, she comes off tough, uncaring, even abrasive. But underneath it all, she’s got a really soft heart. She’s just trying to protect it. Oh, you want to know the worst part? There’s worse? The whole thing was a con. Lucy deliberately said those hurtful things to shine a spotlight on my grandmother’s loneliness so that Scott Baldwin, of all people, could swoop in and romance her. Yeah, but to what end? If I had to guess, to trick my grandmother into marriage so she’d have to pay him off with her Deception shares, you know, get rid of him. And then Scott would turn the shares back over to Lucy. Despicable, right? Not that that plan ever would have worked. I mean, my grandmother saw through those two right from the start.

[ Sighs ] But no one gets to do that to her without paying a price. Except you. It’s a totally different concept. Lucy does not deserve deception. Maxi does. Besides, I’m only scheming within the family. Same thing my grandmother would do to me. Calling an ambulance. No. You just said you couldn’t move. No ambulance. Tracy, please. They’ll just have to admit me, and then it’ll be impossible to get me out of there. If you die on my watch… I’m not dying. Not today, anyway. Can you sit? Mm. Yeah. I’ll help you. Move slowly.

[ Sighs ] Is there any medication you can take that would help?

[ Sighs ] What happened? I — I-I felt a twinge in my chest up in the restaurant. I got — I got short of breath. I thought maybe a little fresh air might help. But you can see how far I got.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry. I need to stay strong, at least until the wedding. Yes, you do. That is a can’t-miss event. I understand from Brook Lynn that you have been tapped to officiate. Yeah. I tried to decline, but Jason and Brook Lynn wouldn’t take no for an answer. Good. That’s settled. Now we just have to tank Olivia’s idea of a wedding cake. And wait till I tell you what Lois thinks. She — Tracy. Don’t do this. Besides being a father… being a doctor is what defines me most, being a…healer. And if my ability to practice medicine gets taken away, that — that becomes really scary because… who am I? We have this saying — “Recovery is a-a journey, not a destination.” Never has that been more true than it is today, because there’s no finish line for us. We’re never done. We just keep on going and try not to mess up too much along the way. Isn’t easy, is it? I feel like I’m doing it. I’m proud of myself for that. Okay, fam, listen up. Somebody means business. I do. No more fake smiles and forced positivity. Baby, we’re just trying to — I know. I know what you guys are trying to do. And I appreciate it. I love you guys for it. But it’s okay to be scared. It’s okay to be terrified that the procedure didn’t work, because God knows I am. But whatever happens today, good or — or — or otherwise, we just have to agree right now to accept it and move forward, whatever that looks like. Because I know one thing. No hospital or wheelchair can keep me down. Are we clear? We are clear. Crystal. I have never been prouder of anyone in my life. That’s how I feel when I look at you.

[ Stella chuckles ] Everything okay? Yeah. Everything is great. Dr. Martell wanted me to let you know that he’s on his way and then the examination will begin. Bring it on. Well, the feds are notorious at guarding their own turf, but — This was more than that. Jordan: I told you everything I know. Now it’s time to return the favor. We can’t risk you compromising the investigation. Listen to me. My ex-husband and of the best men you’ll ever meet almost died and is literally fighting to get back on his feet. I can help you find who’s responsible if you’re not too proud or territorial to let me.

[ Knock on door ] I couldn’t see who was on the other side of that door, but whoever it was put the fear of God into those agents. What were you thinking at this point? Truthfully, I was wondering just how far they were willing to go to keep me quiet. What was the resolution? How did you get out of there? Whoever that agent spoke to must have been calling the shots. What makes you say that? Because as soon as that door was closed again, everything changed.

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[ Clears throat ] Thank you, Miss Ashford. We’re done here. I can go? We apologize for the inconvenience. There’s a car waiting right outside for you. Who was at the door? I’m afraid we can’t answer that. What the hell is going on? Trust us. It’s better for all involved if you stay out of it. Then that was it. I was walked to a Town Car and advised to stick to my desk at City Hall. Which, of course, you won’t. After that, not a chance. I see the gang’s all here. Yeah, Doc, I, uh, couldn’t have done it without them. And you’ll never have to. When you get out of that chair, we’ll be standing right beside you, cheering you on. Don’t you even think about kicking us out. Oh, I wouldn’t dare. That support can only be a plus. Good. Because that’s how this family rolls. I’m ready when you are. Okay. Bring it on.

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Hey. Hi. Have you been out here the whole time? I have not. As much as I love you, and I really do, I still have a job. Yeah. I just knew the meeting was breaking up, and I wanted to wait for you. But if that feels like pressure, I — it’ll never happen again. I don’t feel pressure. I’m really glad you’re here. I’m grateful for you. What are you doing in here? Tracy cannot see us in here. She can’t walk in here and see us together. Well, I’d like to know what’s going on with you and Martin. Oh, isn’t that funny? That’s the same question he asked me about you. Well, that’s the million- dollar question. So, what’s the answer? I told him you were old — old news, that, specifically, you and I are old news. Old news, huh? Old hat? Is that how you see me, Lucy? Oh, down, boy. You know those baby-blue bedroom eyes of yours? They’re wasted on me. Well, you used to like these blue eyes in your boudoir. Don’t do that. Do what? You have a job to finish, and that’s what you’re going to do. Now, let’s get out there and finish it. Let’s go! Whatever’s going on between you and Scott Baldwin… I told you. …is none of my business. But Chase and Brook Lynn, they are my business. And their wedding needs to be perfect, Tracy, needs to be a joyous occasion that they can look back on and celebrate long after I — long after other things are forgotten. Forgetting will be impossible. So no more petty fighting with Lois and Olivia about the reception. No more arguing with Ned about anything, really. All that matters is that those two beautiful souls belong together and we all do everything we can to help make that happen. Do we understand each other? We do. How’s the breathing? Better, actually. So is my energy. Which is why you attempted to rile me up. Attempted? I think I succeeded.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Breathes deeply ] Now, that is what I’m talking about! Who did you visualize? Our building super. Lev? What did that guy ever do to you? He still hasn’t fixed our radiator. Come on! Yeah, it’s a little inconvenient, but — Inconvenient? You used to walk around our apartment in next to nothing. Now you’re constantly wearing sweats. Talk about frustrating. Oh. Poor baby. Well, maybe there’s something I can do to change that. You’re gonna ditch the sweats? No. And risk getting hypothermia in our own apartment? Unh-unh. But we can go to bed earlier, spend more time there together, generate body heat. Yeah, let’s do that… starting now. Yuri will be waiting for us outside. Yuri doesn’t have to do that. Yes, he does. I pay him. Well, Monica pays him. And she has assured me that if he’s not driving for her, he’s available to me. I just mean I can call a rideshare. Oh, congratulations on mastering the technology necessary to call a complete stranger with unknown driving ability to pick you up in their car and take you to a destination their GPS may or may not be able to find. Come on. You’re coming with me.

[ Sighs ] How does that feel? Surprisingly okay. I’m sorry I, uh, interrupted your time with Scott. You interrupted nothing. Really? It sure seemed like you were on a D-A-T-E. Just goes to show you, appearances can be deceiving. Let’s go.

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Oh, wow. This is just great! All right, Lucy, just take it easy, will you? Hey, uh, Jesse, uh, i-is, uh, Tracy still here? She told me to tell you that something came up.

[ Chuckles ] Thanks. Wow. This is a record, even for you. The champagne is barely uncorked, and you ran Tracy off already. That’s because I was focused on you. Oh… Fortunately, I think we can still do some damage control. Give me your credit card. I beg your pardon? Give me your credit card. Hi. Um, yes. I-I would like to, um, order a dozen — No. You know what? Make it two dozen beautiful white roses. Mm-hmm. Right. Oh, um, they’re going to the, uh, Quartermaine mansion. You do? Of course you know the address. Um, card. Please say, “Until next time. XOXO Scott.” Oh, good. Thank you. Oh, right. Uh, hold on.

[ Snaps fingers ] Excuse me just one moment. Excuse me. I got it. Thank you for not letting me talk myself out of going to that meeting. I realized I needed to be around people who are in the same fight that I am. I hope my story gave them a little bit of encouragement, because they encouraged me every day. You know what I love most about you? There can’t be just one thing. Okay, you know one of the things I love most about you? Go on. Your generosity. I’m sure you helped those people in the meeting just like you help all of your patients. In one way or another, we’re going to prove that. We? Yeah, we. Kind of stuck with me.

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The agents who nabbed me were clearly just messengers. Someone’s pulling the strings behind the scenes. And you want to out them? You know, taking on the feds is no small feat. You are actually going to need backup. Anna, there’s no telling where this will lead. That’s precisely my point. You have to admit, you’re going to need a second pair of eyes. Well, if you’re offering up yours, I’d be a fool to say no. Come on. Anna… Thank you. You’d do the same for me. In a heartbeat.

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Surgery could not have gone better, but, as with any procedure… I know. I know. You didn’t want to get my hopes up. It doesn’t necessarily mean the spinal cord damage was repaired. I’m ready to find out.

[ Monitor beeping ]

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Do you feel that?

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No.

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How about that? I felt that. What? Yes! Yes? Oh, my God! I’m not imagining. Doc, I felt something. Babe.

[ Chuckles ] Dr. Martell: This is great news. It’s no guarantee you’ll walk again, but… No, no, no, but i-it’s a start. It’s a good start. Portia: Yes!

[ Laughter ] Oh, my goodness.

[ Stella speaks indistinctly ]

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Hey, listen, I don’t understand the hold-up. When are you going to give me an update on our little operation? Lucy, I’m just trying to get my ducks in order with Tracy. But the good news is I’m meeting her here at the Metro Court this morning. How did you make that happen? Well, I, uh — I told her the truth. W-What? W-Which truth? The truth about you. What does that even mean? You listen to me. I-I am coming there right now. I am coming there. No, no, no. Hang on, hang on, Lucy. You’re gonna cramp my style. What style? You listen to me. You’re gonna explain every word that you’re gonna say to Tracy, or else I’m gonna pull all the hair out that is left on your head. And there she is! Hey, baby. Mwah! Where do you think you’re running off to in such a hurry, huh? Ah. Oh. Hey, Tracy. I’m glad you could make it. Against my better judgment. You said you had something to tell me. You know, the service is — is kind of slow here. Why don’t we go someplace else? I don’t think so. Never let them take you to a second location. Isn’t that what they tell potential crime victims? Yes. I’m here against my will, aren’t I? Look. Your grandmother’s here. Should we invite her to join us? Oh, look who she’s here with. I don’t want to be involved with whatever she has going on with Scott Baldwin. Brook Lynn’s right. Besides, we want to have a personal conversation with you. It’s about the wedding. And your part in it. It’s getting late, so if you’ll excuse me, Grandmother, maybe you can speak to Dante alone. Got a lot to do before my trip to Paris. I’d say you’ve done enough. Look, I know that you disagree with me about my decision to give Ace to my father, but please, it was very difficult for me. Yeah. Well, doing the right thing is rarely easy, which is why you’re gonna stay right here, and you’re gonna tell the PCPD everything you know about Ace’s kidnapping. You’re right. I should have been more careful. You warned me, and I didn’t listen. And now the worst has happened, and you are the only person that I can turn to. Tell your mother everything.

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Of course. I’ll help any way I can. Good. I was hoping you’d say that. Dad… would you officiate our ceremony? Uh, you know, Tracy, I-I’ve known you for a long time, and I’ve never seen you do anything against your will. True. And for the life of me, I do not know why I agreed to meet you today. Well, I think you’ve got me all wrong. I know you see me as shallow as a mud puddle, but I believe in truth, justice, the American way. And justice is why I became a lawyer. And justice is why we’re here today. Lucy has it in for you. Do tell. Oh! Hey, you. Wow. Um, I-I didn’t even know you were back. You didn’t call me. Well, because — precisely. I didn’t want to, you know, spoil that adorably surprised look on your face when I walked through the door. Mm, mm, mm. Well, I am definitely surprised. And listen, darling, I am so sorry I couldn’t be there to support you during Bobbie Spencer’s funeral. And I thought I could begin to start making it up to you with two all-day passes to the Metro Court spa. Huh? Oh, that is so sweet. You say the word, and your facial awaits. Sweet, sweet, sweet, and special. I love their facials. And their body scrubs are divine. I know. Um, but is it okay if I, um, take a rain check? Uh… Yeah. Yeah, sure. I mean, I-I gotta admit, I was looking forward to spending some time with you. I mean, I haven’t seen you for days. I-I know, and I’ve missed you so, so much. It’s just, I have meetings booked right through lunch, and I’ve got to go, uh — I was just gonna grab a bite to eat at the Metro Court. B-By yourself? Um, you know how I love their pancakes. Oh, as a matter of fact, I do. I recall that from the first morning we spent together. Mwah. You know what I recall from that morning was how sexy you looked… Don’t. Don’t. …in that Santa suit. Yes, you were so sexy. My sartorial choices have changed somewhat since then, but my company is still as charming as ever. So, my lady, will you at least allow me to squire you to the Metro Court? Come on, now. You know you wanna.

[ Chuckles ] I’m going. All right. Come on, baby. So when did you, uh, realize Ace was missing? And who do you think is responsible? The situation is rather complicated. My brother is with our father. Nikolas is back in town? He was. I didn’t see him, though. So what happened? Nikolas just walked in and took Ace? Nobody noticed? Not exactly. I’m sorry, Laura. I don’t think I understand. I let my father take Ace. That bastard Nikolas took Ace?! How dare he? He thinks that he’s untouchable, that he can just do whatever he wants. Yeah, of course he does. What’s his mother have to say about her precious son kidnapping her grandchild? Well, I actually haven’t told Laura yet. She — She would have too many questions, number one being why I haven’t contacted the police yet. Well, right. No, of course you can’t without Spencer shooting his mouth off about the old Esme being back. Yeah, which is why I went to go see Spencer’s great-uncle Cyrus. Cyrus Renault? Honey, do not buy into that guy’s evangelizing. The gospel truth is he cannot be trusted. I know, which he proved to me himself. I was desperate, and he didn’t even offer any help.

[ Scoffs ] Surprise, surprise. Which… is why I’m here. I was hoping that you might have an idea about what my next step should be. Run. And when you think you’re far enough away from Port Charles, run some more. That seems worthy of the Port Charles Players. I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. Now you can get out. Wait a second. Before you go, who tipped you off to the alleged insider trading in the first place? Well, you should really ask your good friend Olivia. If she wasn’t running her mouth so indiscreetly, maybe I wouldn’t have overheard. Her voice does carry. Eavesdropping. Shocker. Now go. With pleasure. Oh, before I leave, I just have one question. Now that you two have humbled me… …are we finally even? You want me to officiate your wedding? We want someone to lead us through our vows that knows us personally. Someone we love. There is nobody who can put into words the significance of the commitment that we’re about to make to each other more eloquently than you.

[ Sighs ] It would be… a privilege. I’m sensing a “but” here. I’m very, very sorry to have wasted your time, but as you can see, the police aren’t necessary in this situation. Uh, my baby brother wasn’t kidnapped. Well, technically, by New York State law, you’re, uh — you’re right. I said that it was a complicated situation. That’s why I didn’t report that Ace was abducted. Right. I mean, it would have been considered kidnapping had Esme had a legal custody order, but otherwise, the — the statute, the default is that both parents get custody. There are extreme situations where one parent can be convicted of kidnapping if they take the child without the other parent’s permission. Right, but this is not an extreme situation. My — My father just wanted to spend some time with his son. Right, without Ace’s mother knowing, who’s been raising him up until this point. What Esme have to say about all this? I am sure she’s just going out of her mind. Hasn’t she made a report? No, no, there’s no report from Esme. You see, this proves exactly what I was saying. Esme doesn’t want to go to the police right now, not given the stakes. Uh, what stakes are higher than a missing child? I think you’re right about me getting out of Port Charles. And as soon as I get Ace back, no one in this town is ever gonna see me again. No, no! Honey, you can’t wait that long. You’ve got to leave now. Without my son? No, never. No — No! You don’t have a choice, Esme. You don’t have any allies, baby, or anybody to help you, except me. I’m a little, uh, preoccupied at the moment. It is going to come out that you got your memory back, no matter what Spencer does or doesn’t do. No, you don’t know that. Esme, think! Honey, what are you gonna do? Just keep pretending that Ace is in the next room? You told me yourself Laura comes to visit him all the time. So she and Kevin are gonna figure out real quick that something’s up. And what are you gonna do when you can’t produce Ace? I hadn’t thought that far ahead.

[ Sighs ] Well, they’re gonna figure it all out, and then they’re gonna drag you back to court, stand you on trial for everything you did. Unless you want to spend the rest of your life in prison, honey, you’ve got to make a break for it now, before it’s too late. Well, what about Ace? Am I just supposed to abandon my child the way that you abandoned me? Well, you had to know there’d be some sort of reckoning, Nina. Your actions caused a lot of pain to a lot of people, nearly destroyed lives. Those are the kind of things that can’t go unanswered. You don’t think I’ve suffered enough? I lost my husband, I lost my daughter, and now, apparently, my job for something I did that was completely legal — informing the SEC that insider trading had occurred. Well, Drew’s the boss, and it’s completely legal for him to fire you. You’re loving this, aren’t you? Kicking me when I’m already down.

[ Scoffs ] Wait. Before I go… now that I’m the condemned woman, may I ask, when are you going to put me out of my misery? Well, that’s up to you.

[ Sighs ] Is the pity party almost over? ‘Cause we got a magazine to run, and you’re not entitled to our time any more than you’re entitled to a job here. We have two things in common, Carly. We’ll do anything for our family, and we both know how to settle a score. That’s enough. Just get out or I will throw you out!

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No use staying when your moment is over. You got to see my face when you told me that I was fired. Was it everything you were hoping for? Just leave, Nina. But now the fun is over, because now you actually have to run a magazine. Good luck.

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[ Exhales ] Took her long enough. Carly? What is it? What’s wrong? Spencer is convinced that Esme has not made a report about Ace being missing because she’s afraid that the DA’s office is going to reinstate the charges against her. But why would she be afraid of that all of a sudden? I mean, Trina agreed to drop the charges ’cause DA Scorpio said charges wouldn’t stick. A jury wouldn’t convict because Esme couldn’t remember the crimes she committed. She couldn’t then. But she can now. So are you saying that Esme has got her memory back? That’s exactly what I’m saying. And I’m also saying that you should go arrest her instead of my father. I didn’t abandon you, Esme. I gave you up because it was what was best for you at the time. Running off without my son is not what’s best for him. Look, I understand. Of course it’s not. But temporarily relinquishing your custody of Ace to ensure your liberty is. We both know that Nikolas is a feckless dilettante with an overactive libido. But he’s not gonna hurt Ace. You need to go find a place to hide where you can just regroup. And then someday soon,

[whispering] I’m busting out of this joint, and we’ll join forces and find Ace together. Same way that I found you. And look how well that turned out.

[ Normal voice ] I may be behind bars, but… I got my daughter back in my life, and that is worth every second in this hellhole. You and I missed out on a lot of time together. And I cannot even fathom being separated from my child for even a fraction of that. I wouldn’t know if he was eating, I wouldn’t know if he was sleeping, and it would kill me. I understand it’s hard. It’s hard. But Nikolas has Ace, and we do not have the resources at the moment to — to track him down. You have to play the long game here, Esme. So what, am I supposed to just hide out all alone while Spencer and Trina sail off into the sunset? Wait. Are you speaking as a mother right now or as a jealous ex? Scotty, you and Lucy are thick as thieves. Why betray her? Well, because I think it’s wrong that she’s gunning for you. Uh-huh. Does she have a specific plan to get even with me? Well, you know Lucy and her half-baked schemes. You know, she’s always got something going on in that crazy head of hers. Uh-huh. And whatever she’s cooking up you deem bad enough to warrant you coming to warn me? Why? Well, that’s simple. I’ve seen Lucy’s wrath, and I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of it. That’s very gallant. But isn’t that exactly what you’re risking? Becoming Lucy’s target? Well, I can handle anything she throws at me. And now that I’ve tipped you off, so can you. You know what, buttercup? I have the most wonderful idea. I think our reunion calls for some champagne. What would you say to some mimosas? Oh, I would love it, but remember I told you I have all those meetings later, and I-I really do need to stay sharp.

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I’m so touched by your offer, but officiating your wedding isn’t as simple as me just leading the two of you through your vows. Chase and I thought that you might have some concerns, so we went ahead and did some research. And, actually, the process is super simple. It won’t take you any time at all to get licensed online. Wow.

[ Chuckles ] I think you two are a step ahead of me. I-I, uh, I don’t know what to say. Say yes, Dad. It would mean the world to us. I want you both to know how honored I am. But I’m sorry. I’m going to have to decline.

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Been a hell of a year for us. And I don’t want to risk losing you again, Lucy. Well, you — you won’t have to. I-I really want to focus on the future now. Our future. Well, I’m glad to hear you say that, ’cause it may sound childish, but, uh, I just think we’ve felt off lately. Matter of fact, I was beginning to wonder if your feelings for me had changed. Your wedding day is going to be a celebration of your love and all that you went through to get to that moment. I want it to be perfect. That’s what we want, too, Dad, which is why we would like you to be a part of it. And I will be, son. I’ll be the beaming father filled with pride, watching it all happen. And it’ll fill me with joy to witness it. But I can’t promise any more than that. I-I may not be at my best. Look, we know ALS is unpredictable, so Chase has already worked with the venue to address every possible accessibility accommodation, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. If you need any extra help… You’re so sweet. And I appreciate you both going above and beyond for me to — to make this happen, but it isn’t just a mobility issue. Then what is it, Dad? I know you both have done your research on ALS, so you’re aware that — that this disease can affect my ability to speak. Well, it — actually, it already has. I’m — I’ve had… some issues lately. I would hate to preside over such a momentous day and not be able to make myself understood.

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I thought we were on the same page about firing Nina. We — We are. She deserved to go. I mean, up until she crossed that threshold, that was all about sticking it to her. Getting her out of my life, out of my business, all of it. Yes, and the win is gonna be for nothing if Crimson tanks and goes out of business. Oh. No, no. Carly, that’s not gonna happen. Crimson’s in great shape. Okay. All right. Look, this is your business. This is your area of expertise. You know what you’re doing. So I will stay on as Crimson’s editor-in-chief, and I will keep that seat warm for the moment. But you’re gonna have to find someone with more experience to take over, and soon. You sure about that? We were both sure about that. No, I-I know that we said that you would take this job temporarily, but I’m just… I mean, why does it have to be that way? Why couldn’t you love it and want to do it forever?

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It’s been a while. Yeah. I haven’t seen you since everyone found out that I was the SEC informant And my husband wasn’t.

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Look, I understand Esme put you and your friends through hell. And I want her to pay for her crimes just as much as you. Well, good news. You’re a cop. You can make that happen. Not that simple, Spencer. Yeah, Spencer. Unfortunately, Esme’s slip of the tongue and your gut feeling that she’s got her memory back isn’t enough for the police to arrest somebody or even detain who is, in the eyes of the law, an innocent person. Innocent? Yeah. This is Esme Prince we’re talking about, yes? Well, we’re also talking about you, Spencer. Maybe I should be arresting you instead. I can’t arrest Esme for anything right now, Spencer. But you — I could put the cuffs on you for what you did. Dante, you wouldn’t actually arrest Spencer. And charge me with what? I didn’t break any laws when I handed Ace over to my father. No? How about aiding and abetting a fugitive? Did you forget your father’s a wanted man? Did you forget that you had an obligation to report seeing him? It’s really interesting, because I would think that you, of all people, would understand what it’s like to love a complicated father. Haven’t you been struggling with whether or not to report Sonny for his many crimes all these years? I believe he once shot you over that. Spencer! What are you doing? I-I’m sorry about this. Really, Dante, I’m so sorry. I don’t know what’s gotten into my grandson. No. It’s been a very emotional day. Laura, it’s okay. Don’t worry, Spencer, I’m not gonna arrest you. It’s not gonna help us find Ace. But I will issue a BOLO for Nikolas now that we know he was in town last night. Look, I wasn’t trying to knock your old man or your love for him. I was simply trying to remind you of the lengths that family will go to for one another. Let me just give you a piece of advice, Spencer, if I may? When you love family, you know they don’t always make the best or most legal decisions, right? Point taken. Yeah. My only goal is to protect my little brother, and given what I know about Esme, I believe I did the right thing by letting my father take him. The problem is, Esme might have something to say about that. So I gotta get her statement. It’s time to bring Esme in. This isn’t about jealousy. This is about vengeance. I want every single one of them to pay.

[ Chuckles ] That’s my girl! Yeah, Nikolas, Spencer, Trina, Ava — they’re all gonna get what they deserve. Of course they are. And we’re gonna make it happen. Did you really think I’d allow those ingrates a single moment of peace in their miserable lives after they conspired to kidnap my grandson? Yeah, but what can you do from behind bars?

[ Laughing ] Oh, my sweet child. Incarceration’s never been an impediment to justice for me. Just leave it all to Mommy. Yeah, but has this form of justice ever involved locating a millionaire fugitive before?

[ Chuckles ] You know, I know that face. Y-Your father used to make it all the time. You don’t believe I can do this. Yeah, well, I don’t exactly know what to believe anymore. Honey, we will find Ace, I promise you. But you just can’t go off on your own trying to do this by yourself. Remember what I said to you last time? You are in the best possible position right now. Ryan is gone — cold in the ground or six feet under, whichever way you want to think about it — and the cops have nothing on you. Fly free, little birdie. You know, I remember something that you told me last time when I visited. Ace is everything. Without my son, I have nothing. If you have never trusted anybody in your life, trust me. Nobody loves you… like your mom. Honey, you will have everything you want. But you just gotta play it smart. You want me to stay on as editor-in-chief of Crimson magazine? That wasn’t the plan. Plans change. I mean, think about it. Nina didn’t know anything about running a magazine when she started here. She kind of learned as she went. And you’re not that familiar with publishing. I understand, but you know how to run a company. Yeah, I do, but that’s not the issue. I let you make me editor-in-chief of Crimson so I could see Nina’s face when I took something that she loves. And we accomplished that. Did you see the way she slunk out of here? Yes, and it was very rewarding. But it can end there. I don’t want to make a decision this big for the wrong reason, Drew. You taking this job doesn’t have to be just about sticking it to Nina. It can be — It can be about so much more. Think about it. I mean, we keep everything that’s working, obviously. But then we can — we can get rid of things that we don’t agree with, and we can make it our own. Yours and mine, together. Do you have any idea how rewarding that would be? But what about Bobbie’s? And the life I’m building there? So go ahead. Yell at me for blaming — blaming your husband for something that I did. Can this day get any worse? Go ahead. Let me have it. I don’t like to pile on someone who’s already in a bad place. Not even you, Nina. What happened? Drew fired me from Crimson. What? And he hired Carly as editor-in-chief. Oh, Mary, Mother of God. I gotta say, I did not see that coming. Yeah, I second that. Wow. You put a lot of yourself into Crimson, I know that. This has gotta really hurt. I don’t get you, Olivia. Your Carly’s best friend, but yet you offered to help me plan my wedding. I made your husband my fall guy, and you found out that I’m the one who blew the whistle on Carly and Drew, and you said nothing. Why? To keep the peace. You and Sonny were newly married. You and Carly were coexisting, and Drew was out of prison. What good would it do to — to bring up all the things that you’ve done? It’s not gonna give Carly and Drew any of the time back that they’d lost. It was just gonna hurt Sonny. So I kept quiet. And I convinced Ned to do the same. Don’t feel like you have to thank me or anything.

[ Chuckles ] Listen, Tracy, I-I’m not saying anything to you that I haven’t already said to Lucy. I told her to stop doing anything to you, especially after everything you’ve been through. What is that supposed to mean? Well, you lost Luke not that long ago. Irrelevant. Is it? I mean, I can relate. I think when you’re lonely, you can recognize it in somebody else. Tracy, I didn’t just ask you here to, uh, warn you about Lucy. I really want to see how you’re doing. I wanted to check on you. I would like to be your friend. Why would you question my feelings for you? Well, it’s, uh, kind of embarrassing, but, uh, the fact is, I let someone else get inside my — my head.

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There is one person who knows Lucy Coe, warts and all, and through every despicable act has stood by her. That’s Scott Baldwin. What are you doing? Where are you going? You’re gonna have to forgive me. Suddenly I’ve lost my appetite. Dad, listen to me. If accepting this role makes you feel uncomfortable, or you hate the idea of all eyes being on you, then that’s one thing. But if you think that we’re gonna be disappointed because your words don’t come out perfectly when you’re marrying us, then you’re wrong. What matters is what you say, not how you say it. I-I appreciate that, son, but this is Brook Lynn’s day, too, and, uh, you can’t speak for her. Have you met me? I have no problem giving my opinion. True. That’s one of the things I like about you.

[ Chuckles ] Thank you. Then please listen to me and know that I’m telling you exactly how we both feel. If you want our wedding day to be perfect, there’s no way it’s gonna be perfect unless you marry us.

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Have either of you seen Esme? No, I-I haven’t seen her yet today. She’s also not returning any of my calls or my texts. I don’t know where she is either. All right, I’ll see what I can turn up. If you see your father again — I won’t. If you do see your father again, call the police. For both your sakes. Dante, thank you for looking into this, and please call me with any updates, no matter how small. Will do.

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I’m sorry, Grandmother. I know that you’re angry with me for letting my father take Ace. I’m not as angry as I am worried. If you’re right about Esme and she’s reverted to her old ways, then we should not underestimate her. There’s no telling what she could do now. I used to be terrified of you, and I know that I’ve said some unkind things to you. Who hasn’t? But now that I’ve become a mother, I see things differently. Now I can appreciate how you always knew where I was and what I was doing. You stopped at nothing to protect me. That’s the kind of mother I intend to be. And you will be, someday soon. But remember what I said, honey. For now, you just gotta bide your time. Thank you, Heather — Mother — for everything you’ve done for me. But taking it slow doesn’t work for me. I’m out of time. Honey, whatever you’re thinking of doing, don’t! Esme, listen to me! Esme! Don’t do it! Well, you two appear to be in complete agreement on this, so who am I to argue with the bride and groom about what they want on their wedding day? So I’d love to officiate the ceremony. Oh, I’m so glad, Dad. You’ve made us so happy. But I do have one request, though. Anything. Uh, can we have a backup officiant, just in case? Uh, sure, if it would make you feel more comfortable. But we’re not gonna need it. I think we’ve had fun today. I think we should do this again real soon. What do you think? I’m not saying no. Hey, Jesse, let me have a bottle of your best champagne. We’re celebrating! What has gotten into you? What’s gotten into me? What’s gotten into you? You know something, after a while, your repeated inattention really starts to stick in my throat. Okay, I’m sorry. I am sorry. You’re right. I have been very, very distracted. But you know that Tracy Quartermaine has made my life a living hell recently. So you can’t really blame me for wanting to keep an eye on her. Come on. I promise you will have my full, undivided attention. I’ll stop. Please just stay. Please? On one condition. Anything. You tell me what the hell is going on between you and Scott. Being hands-on at Bobbie’s is so important to me. It’s a part of my mom that I get to hold onto now that she’s gone, and I don’t want to let that go. No, I don’t want that either. I-I would never ask you to sacrifice something that means that much to you. I just — I don’t know what it is. I guess seeing you in here like this, suddenly I just — you as editor-in-chief of Crimson could be so incredible, so meaningful to both of us. But we don’t need Crimson for that. We could be that to each other. I mean, I think what we have is special, you know? You’re right. Okay, wait, wait. But, I mean, we’re talking, so… I mean, my mom did double duty at the diner and at GH. And you are every bit as capable and as hard-working as Bobbie was. She set the bar pretty high, but I hope I can make her proud. Oh, you are making her proud. I don’t know! I don’t know. I mean, what — what if we try this, you know, and it doesn’t work and something has to give? Well, then you take some time and you decide which job you’re gonna step away from, and I will support you no matter what in whatever decision you make. But I just hope you can just take a second and picture how incredible you would be running Crimson. I mean, the more I think about it, the more I know you’d be amazing. We would be amazing. Let’s do it. Oh, my God! Let’s do it! Let’s be partners, personally and professionally. Deal.

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Ah. I mean, look, we’re gonna be spending a lot of time together. You sure you’re not gonna get sick of me? Are you kidding me? Never. Good answer. I am not okay with the things you did. You caused a lot of pain for the people that I care about most. Call me crazy. I still believe that peace is possible. You’re suffering a lot of losses right now, but they don’t have to be permanent. The best thing for you to do right now is to move on gracefully, for everyone’s sake. You’re probably right.

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But if Carly and Drew want a war, they’ve got one.

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You’re looking better. Your health must be improving. Well, thank you, sister. Dropping the charges against Sonny Corinthos has revitalized my spirit. My soul is unburdened, so my body can heal. And what led to this unburdening? Accountability. I acknowledged my role in the attack, how I provoked Sonny at the wrong time instead of giving him grace. If I had simply turned around and walked away, the beating never would have happened. Once I realized that, I was able to let my anger go, and I found peace. Is that why you called me last night and wanted me to be here first thing in the morning? Because you wanted to share this epiphany? I called you because there’s a lost soul in need of your help. [ Door opens ] Welcome, nephew. You’re right on time.

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Trina, I told you to take the day off. What the hell do you want, Esme? You’re not welcome here. Look, please, Ava, don’t kick me out. I need your help. Hi, Adam. Where am I? You’re at General Hospital. Why? Because your friend saved your life. Like I said, I am hiring an assistant manager, so I’ll be in touch. Thank you. I hope to hear from you. You look underwhelmed by that last interview. Oh. [ Chuckles ] I’m guessing you’re hiring? You’re perceptive. Yeah. I guess that’s what makes you such a great P.I., huh? [ Chuckles ] Hey, if you’re looking for something new, perhaps I can interest you in the exciting world of shift management. [ Sighs ] Where are you going with that? What are you doing in here? Moving. No. There– There’s been a mistake. You must be on the wrong floor. We’re on the right floor. No, you can’t be, because, get this, this is my office. You know what? You have to leave. You have to leave immediately, and tell that guy to bring my stuff back, or I’m calling security. Lady, we’re just doing our job. Job? What job? Who ordered this? I did. Guys, good work. Why don’t you take a break? Go get yourself a coffee and a muffin. Okay? Thanks. Joe, this one’s for you. What the hell, Drew? You can’t just order me out of my own office. This is trespassing. No, no, Nina, this is business. I own Aurora. Aurora owns Crimson, right? And I know you’re the editor-in-chief of Crimson, but I’m still your boss. Till now. You’re fired.

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How’d you find me? Uh, when you didn’t answer when I called, I went by your dorm, and I-I ran into your RA, Kiley. She told me what happened, so I came here and looked around until I found you. Oh, no. My phone died. I’m sorry I didn’t pick up your call. I just — so much was going on. Obviously. I just — Why didn’t you call me when you got here? I didn’t want to bother you. I know how you feel about Adam. I figured you’d had enough. Joss. If you’re going through something, I want to know and help if I can. That’s how this works. Got it? Got it. Come on, let’s go check on Adam, see if he’s awake. I need to apologize to him. What do you have to apologize for? He freaked out because I told the RA he was in trouble. Joss, you don’t have anything to apologize for. The people who need to be apologizing are Adam’s parents. Do you remember anything from last night? No, not really. Just, uh… that I had too much to drink. Just a frat party. Josslyn Jacks found you alone in Rice Park. Oh, uh, sometimes I — when I drink a lot, I-I wander. It’s a really bad habit. You’d also ingested a lot of pills. For a cold. My throat. It’s okay. Just have another sip. I’ll let the doctor fill you in. I’d really like to get back to my dorm. You’ll have to be cleared by the attending before you can be released. When will that be? Why does my throat hurt so much? You had to have your stomach pumped last night. I don’t want to alarm you, Adam, but you’re lucky to be alive. Lucky me. Business is, um, going great. Really great. That’s why I have to hire more staff. I know that’s a really good problem to have, but I just want Bobbie’s to live up to its namesake. You know? What are you talking about? Bobbie’s is thriving because of you. Onward and upward. Thank you. I needed to hear that. I really needed to hear that. [ Chuckles ] Okay. What can I get you? I’m actually gonna wait to order until Drew gets here. Drew. Yeah. You’re meeting him now? Well, actually, like five minutes ago. He’s running late. I hate to break it to you, Sam, but, um, you’re gonna be waiting a long time for Drew. You’re making a big mistake. Maybe. But it’s my mistake to make. Did you honestly think that I would just roll over and accept this? What about Michael? You may own Aurora, but he runs it. What do you think he’ll have to say about this? “Hooray”? You made it. I-I’m grateful you came. Grandmother, I didn’t know that you would be here. Nor I you. What’s going on here, Cyrus? Well, I thought you both should know that I had a visitor late last night. Somebody who needed my help, who was desperate and alone, who felt everything had been taken from her. Esme. Esme? Why would Esme come here? Do you want to explain the rest, or shall I do it for you? Okay, look, enough with the mystery. Somebody better tell me something. I saw my father last night. One too many knocks to the head, Esme? Look, do you think I want to be here asking for your help? Well, at least you didn’t have to break in, right? Now, leave before I call the cops. Haven’t you already done that, Ava? You tried to send me to prison. Oh, funny. That’s where I think criminals belong. Look, Ava, okay? You’re right. [ Chuckles ] What’s that? I should not have broken into Wyndemere, and what you did was entirely justified. What do you want? Just spit it out. Have you seen Nikolas? Why? Have you? No. Then why do you ask? Because he’s kidnapped my son. Nikolas came back to Port Charles? Where is he? He was here last night. He’s already gone. My son came and went without me even knowing? Well [sighs] at least you got to see him. Must have been a shock, though. Did he say why he risked coming back to Port Charles? He, uh… He came here to — to take Ace with him. Oh. And, uh… And I let him. [ Gasps ] You told me about the pressure Adam’s parents are putting on him. No wonder he cracked. I just can’t believe he’s this messed up about his grades. I mean, they’re better than mine, and mine are pretty good. It’s not about his GPA, Joss. He feels shame. For what? For letting his parents down. He wants them to be proud of him. But he acts like he can’t stand them. Just the opposite. Adam loves his parents, and he feels like a failure because he can’t live up to their expectations. Was that how it was for you? Uh, not exactly. If there was any part of me that wanted to please my parents, it got burned out of me pretty early. I only found peace with my family when I walked away. I just hope Adam doesn’t have to make the same choice. He really needs help, doesn’t he? He’s gonna need a good friend. And that is what you’ve been. Let’s go see how he’s doing. I’m sorry I’m so punchy. I just really want to get out of here. I’ll bet. But let’s have the attending check you out first, okay? You’re up. How are you feeling? Are you the attending? I’m Dr. Robinson. I’m the co-chief of staff here. Wow. Okay, then you could definitely sign me out. W-When can I leave? I’ll check on the attending, or I’ll see if Dr. Collins is available. Thank you. Look… I’m really sorry, but last night was just a complete, huge misunderstanding. I’m sorry if I caused a lot of trouble, but my friend Josslyn, she just overreacted. So if you could sign me out, that’d be great. You know, I happen to know Josslyn Jacks, and she doesn’t overreact that much. And neither does the staff here at the hospital. I think it’s pretty clear what happened here. And either way, you’re gonna need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist before you can be discharged. It’s hospital policy. Uh, Dr. Robinson, I… Are you Trina’s mom? I am. She’s told me a lot about you. Well, you’re friends with Trina, so I have to take especially good care of you, right? Yeah. Cool. So… let me out. If after your evaluation, we all agree that what happened last night was just an unfortunate accident, then you can be discharged. And if not, then we’re just gonna have to take the next steps. Next steps? What does that even mean? What, like you’re gonna keep me here or something? Do I have rights? What if I don’t consent to it? No, no, no, no, no. Of course you have rights. Absolutely you do. But some of those rights are determined by your diagnosis. So, listen, we want the absolute best outcome for you. And if it’s determined that you are a threat to yourself or to anyone else, then we can’t let you leave. It’s hospital policy, standard practice. Now, the on-call psychiatric attending, he should be here soon, and your parents — No, no, no! They can’t know. Okay. Okay. Calm down. P-Please, please don’t. It’s all right. No. Please don’t tell them what happened. Nikolas took Ace? When? Yeah, during the hearing. Spencer was supposed to bring Ace to the courthouse, but he never showed up. And then Nikolas came to the apartment and then convinced Spencer to give him my baby. That is unbelievable. But you never saw Nikolas in Port Charles? No, no, no, no. He hid from me like the coward that he is. But I can’t believe he just let Nikolas take Ace. I can’t believe Spencer would betray me like that. I-I thought that we were getting along. I thought that he hated his father. I — Well, like father like son. Right? Self-serving, duplicitous. Yeah, but — but Ace doesn’t even know Nikolas. I mean, he’s gonna be so scared and — and so confused. I mean, Nikolas doesn’t know what Ace likes. I mean, he needs his mother. I-I can’t be without my son. He’s all that I’ve got. It’s a terrible thing to be separated from your child. Yes, so you understand. I do. Unfortunately, I do. But why come to me? I-I thought that Nikolas might not be able to stay away from you. I… Unfortunately. Wait. So I’m right, aren’t I? He came to see you, didn’t he? Yeah. Nikolas was here. Oh, thank God. But Esme, he’s gone now. And you are never gonna find him. You let Nikolas take Ace? How could you do such a thing? I didn’t have a choice. My little brother wasn’t safe with Esme. Oh, come on! She has proven herself to be a good mother, and you know it. Does Esme know? Does she know that Nikolas took her baby? That’s why she came to see me last night. She — She wanted my help tracking Nikolas down. I’m sorry. Why would she think that you would help her? Well, she thinks I have powerful contacts, and she thought I’d be amenable because Nikolas and Ace are my relatives. Of course, I’m related to them through you. I knew I had to do the right thing and — and inform you. And I asked Spencer here so that he could be the one to explain. Oh, because you’re all about my soul, right? And confession being good for it? Well, I would hope so. You’re the one who took a child from his mother. Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I did not take Ace. [ Chuckles ] Oh, no. No. You just handed him over like you were returning a package. How could you do such a thing?! My God, I can only imagine how Esme is feeling right now. And what about you? My God, how could you take a baby from the only family that he knew? Because I love my brother, and I’m not going to allow him to be raised by some psychopath. Oh, come on, you go back to that whenever it is convenient for you. She’s worked hard, hard to overcome — No, no, no, no. You do not understand. I know the truth now. She’s been lying. She remembers. She remembers everything. Adam, we had to call your parents because according to your PCU medical records, they’re your emergency contact. Wait. What did you tell them? I told them that you were here and you had a medical emergency. Did you tell them about the pills or that I — that I tried to hurt myself? Is that what happened, Adam? No, that’s not what happened. It was just an accident. Okay. Adam, here’s the deal. You’re over , so you’re considered to be an adult. So as far as we’re concerned, we can’t share any of your information without your permission, okay? Thank you. But your parents — they’re still gonna have questions. And whether or not last night was an accident, you’re still gonna need a support system in place. So I’m imploring you to please be honest with the doctor that’s gonna evaluate you, be honest with your parents, and most importantly, be honest with yourself.

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Is there any word on the psych attending? Who’s covering this morning? Is it Dr. Wallace? He’s still doing rounds in the west wing. He’ll be down soon. How’s Adam? I feel so bad for him. Josslyn said he’s under a lot of pressure at school. I just hope that if Wiley or Amelia ever felt pressured at school, that they’d come to me, you know? I mean, I don’t get it. Kids nowadays, they have so much pressure on them — the bullying, the isolation, school shootings, everything that’s going on in the world. Depression and anxiety — they are an epidemic for this generation. And it just — it breaks my heart. Dr. Robinson, is Adam awake yet? Josslyn, hi. I-I didn’t know that you were here. Did you sleep here last night? I just want to make sure Adam’s okay. He’s awake. He cannot have any visitors right now. That’s really all I can tell you. [ Elevator bell dings ]

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Yeah, I’m here to see Adam Wright. He was brought in last night. I want to see my son. Drew mentioned that he had a meeting, um, at — at Aurora this morning. But we’ve had this on the books for over a week. Yeah, I think it was last minute. I’m sure he just forgot. I mean, Drew would never leave you hanging. [ Chuckles ] Or so I thought. Never say never, I guess, huh? What does that mean? Drew and I have been out of step lately, and that’s why I scheduled this meeting, to see if we could iron some things out. Is this about the situation with Scout’s school? Look, I don’t believe he meant to undercut you. No, actually, we — we resolved that issue. But things are still really tense, and they have been since he got home from Pentonville. I don’t know, maybe it’s just me. You know what? Never mind. Forget it. No, no, don’t do that. Talk to me. Tell me what’s going on. Well, you spend probably the most time with Drew. Since he’s been back, haven’t you noticed that he’s changed? Yeah, as you just pointed out, Michael only runs Aurora. I happen to own it. So I get the final say. Oh, I get it. So either Michael disagrees with your decision to fire me and run Crimson into the ground, or he doesn’t know. See, Michael may have Sonny’s last name, and he may hate me, but he’s a Quartermaine through and through. He doesn’t let his personal feelings interfere with the balance sheet. Yeah, don’t forget that I’m a Quartermaine, too. Then maybe you should take a page out of your nephew’s book! I have run a tight, profitable ship for years! I saved Crimson from bankruptcy when Julian Jerome tried to run it into the ground and use it as a tax write-off. Now Crimson is one of the top fashion magazines in the country. It is Aurora’s flagship title, and it is my baby! Speaking of, what kind of father tanks his company and destroys his child’s legacy? Isn’t Scout a major shareholder? Don’t you dare bring my daughter into this. Drew had a horrific experience in — in Pentonville, he did. And — And he’s struggling right now, he is. And I think that’s to be expected. And just when he was getting his bearings, we found out that Nina was the one who called the SEC on us. And that very same night, we found out that my mother died, so I think he’s angry. And I’m angry, you know? Yeah, I-I understand that. But Drew is angry at the world. You — you’re directing your anger toward Nina, rightfully so. Yeah, well, my instincts are telling me to fight back, strike back, but I just — I don’t know. I-I want to be more like my mom. You know, I want to focus on what’s important. And right now, keeping her legacy alive and honoring her is so important to me. And I’m trying, and I-I hope I’m succeeding. But I don’t know. Bobbie would be really proud of you right now, Carly. Yeah. Thank you. But Bobbie also gave people second chances, Sam. Maybe that’s what we need to do for Drew. We need to give him some grace and double down on our support. No, I-I hear you, and don’t get me wrong, I would do anything to support Drew, aside from the issue we have with Scout and the school. But if there is any way that I can help him, I will. And if you have any idea on how I can do that, I’m listening. [ Sighs ] What did I ever do to you, Nina? Did — Did I harm you in some way? No, no, it wasn’t about you. It was always about Carly. Yeah, but two people were reported to the SEC, right? So…did you just forget about me? You didn’t care that I was collateral damage? You didn’t care that I had just got back into my daughter’s life, and then I was ripped away again right after I helped save your daughter’s life?! So you just care about your daughter, not mine? Is that what — Okay, I’m sorry! I am sorry, and I was very grateful. I didn’t know that you would be the one to go to prison. No. You didn’t want to know, Nina. You didn’t care. You were just so hell-bent on destroying Carly. But you know what I think? I think so much of this — I think it’s insecurity. What are you talking about? Well, yeah, Wiley and Amelia — they love Carly. There’s so much closer to Carly than they are to you. Willow, too, for that matter. And — And Sonny and Carly. Their bond is dysfunctional, but it’s also unbreakable. And I don’t think you can stand that, so you wanted to get Carly out of the picture. You wanted her out by any means possible. Okay, can you just stop talking, please? Yes! Yes, I did what I did, and I won’t deny it, but I think this is a perfect opportunity for you to acknowledge your part, Drew. You are responsible for putting yourself at risk! Carly’s investment was a well-intentioned act of support. There was no nefarious motive whatsoever. You, on the other hand, man, you just wanted to take her out. And now… I want to take you out. I’m gonna give you fair warning. Don’t use all these feelings to influence your business decisions. Talk to Legal. You can’t just fire me. I may not own the company, but without me, there is no magazine. Yeah, you’re not telling me anything that I don’t know, Nina. Are you telling me that you would shutter Crimson just to get rid of me? I’m telling you that I will do anything to make you pay for what you’ve done. Excuse me, sir. I’m Dr. Robinson, the co-chief of staff here. Where’s Adam? Is he okay? He’s resting, and he still needs to be seen by an attending. [ Chuckles ] He drank too much and made a fool of himself. Does that really require further consultation? Well, it requires us to be thorough as possible. Hmm. Look, I don’t want you running up our bill with all kinds of extra charges, okay? Adam’s already squandered the money we’ve invested in his education with this foolishness, which is exactly what we were afraid of. Now [clears throat] when can I take my son home? Why don’t I go check his status? Dr. Robinson, Adam cannot go. He needs to stay here and get help. He absolutely cannot go home. Why is that? Young lady, what do you know about my son that I don’t? Did you help Nikolas kidnap my son? I did no such thing! I would never do anything like that. Well, then, why was he here? Why did he come looking for you? Did he — Did he want you to help him to get me out of the way? Like… Is that why you pressed charges against me? Esme, that’s ridiculous. I didn’t know that you’d broken into Wyndemere. I didn’t know that Laura was gonna convince you to confess to it. Look, just — just — just tell me how to find Nikolas, please. I can’t. He’s a Cassadine. He’s got money, he’s got resources, he’s got private islands. If Laura couldn’t find him, do you really think you’ll be able to? Well, I’m not giving up on my son. I-I have resources, too. You have no idea what you’re getting yourself into. And your resources can’t possibly compete or compare. Do I look helpless to you? I will do whatever it takes to find my son. You know, maybe I have a dangerous ally of my own. Oh, really? Like who? Cyrus Renault. Esme told me that Spencer threatened to have the old charges reinstated against her. When I questioned her, she wouldn’t say how this might be possible. Because she doesn’t want anyone to know that she’s regained her memory. But how do you know that, Spencer? Because of the little things that she was saying. I was with her before her arraignment at the PCPD, and… she kept going back to how everyone hated her and how she felt like she was the one who was being persecuted, and then I pointed out to her, I said, “These are things that sound like the old Esme.” And as soon as I said that, she backed off. Well, how would you expect her to react? I mean, she confessed, and — and she expressed true remorse over what was really a Class “A” misdemeanor. And still, Ava had to press charges. She said that Ava wants her to pay for what she supposedly did to Trina. As though Ava and Trina are overreacting, and she is somehow the one being persecuted in this situation. I’m sorry, Spencer, I don’t see this as proof that she’s regained her memory. She called me “Spence.” Excuse me? That’s what she used to call me back when we were together. She called me “Spence.” She hasn’t used that name for me since she lost her memory. Okay, so, uh, she called you by your nickname. [ Chuckles ] And then when I told her that my father had taken Ace, she said that she was going to the police and she was gonna report the kidnapping. And I said — I threatened her, and I said that, “If you do that, then I’m going to have — I’m gonna tell the police that you have your memory back and they’re going to reopen the investigation.” And then as soon as she heard that, she — she seemed like she couldn’t risk it. Maybe she couldn’t risk being thought of as a suspect when she is so desperate to try to get her son back. Oh, my God, Spencer. You gave Ace away based on a suspicion, not based on something you knew and certainly not on anything you could prove. No, I do know that Esme has regained her memory. Yeah, I-I’m sorry to interrupt, but memory or not, Esme is still going after her son. If she came to me asking for my help, who else is she going to go to? And if Esme’s successful, what will she do when she finds Nikolas? I think the best thing we can do for Drew is just to be honest with each other and to keep talking and to give him some time, you know? I mean, I’m gonna do everything I can on my end. Okay. But just so you know, you’re not alone in this. There are plenty of people here who care about Drew. But what happened to Drew is on me. Look, I’m the one who bought the Aurora stock because I had to inflate the price, even after Drew told me not to over and over again. And he took the fall just to protect me. He insisted on doing that, Carly. Yes, but he wouldn’t have been faced with that choice if it weren’t for me to begin with. So I am going to do everything I can to make up for it. Okay. As long as helping him doesn’t come at your own expense. ‘Cause that’s the last thing he would want. What about the staff? What about them? They are hardworking, they’re loyal, some of the best in the business. You are willing to lay off all of those people just to get back at me? Well, that’s on you, Nina. You sign this termination agreement right here, or Crimson, with all its staff, is going out of business. Mr. Cain, should we start loading the boxes on the freight elevator? Yeah, I’ll have a look. I’ll give you a moment to think about it.

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Time’s up. You gonna sign? Or are you dragging Crimson down with you? Josslyn found Adam in the park yesterday and called emergency services. You found him? Or you were out drinking with him? Josslyn wasn’t drinking. She went to look for Adam because she was concerned for him. Adam was alone and nearly passed out. We’ve been concerned about his behavior for quite a while. Really? And this incident proves Adam’s just not mature enough to live on his own. It’s not a question about maturity. Adam needs help. Look, I appreciate your concern, and I’m “grateful” you called for help when you did, but I’ll take it from here. You don’t understand. Adam has been hiding everything from you because he’s afraid of what you’ll do. Why would he be afraid? His mother and I only want the best for him. He just feels so much pressure. Adam has a very promising career ahead of him. He had the test scores to get into PCU. He’s maintained a . up until now. If he stays on track, he’ll be admitted to a top-tier medical school. But now he’s drinking and partying and squandering everything his mother and I have worked hard to give him. He’s not partying. He’s self-medicating, having panic attacks. Okay, okay, Josslyn, thank you very much. I-I think I can take it from here. Why don’t you go home and get some rest? Now, who do I have to speak to to remove my son? Come on, let’s just let the hospital handle this, okay? Yeah. You’ve done your part. Now, please, leave. This doesn’t concern you. It should concern you that your son tried to kill himself last night. I’ve got to alert the police. Grandmother, if you do that, then the FBI could get involved and who knows who else? Plus, if my father is captured, then Ace is going to be returned to Esme. [ Sighs ] Spencer, we don’t even know if she has regained her memory or not. And if she has, she still might do the right thing by her son. I agree with Laura. I believe in the power of redemption. Well, I don’t. Esme’s redemption is fake. And why are you still believing her? Are you really choosing Esme’s well-being over Ace’s? I am being realistic, and the reality is, Spencer, that Ace would be safer if he were with you and me. You should have stopped your father. I don’t understand why you didn’t come to me with your suspicions. I mean, I would have listened to you. We — We could have gone to the police together and made Esme face the things that she’s done. And what about my father? Should I have reported him as well? [ Sighs ] No, Spencer, I would never ask you to turn your own father in. But I know that Ace should be with us while all of this other stuff is getting sorted out. And what if it got “sorted out” in Esme’s favor? As far as I’m concerned, my father just saved Ace’s life. Okay, don’t get me wrong. Don’t get me wrong. I am glad that you’re starting to realize that your father is not the heartless man that you have made him out to be. But, Spencer, he has demonstrated some spectacularly bad judgment here. And so have you. Your father’s on the run. He’s being pursued by the authorities. That little baby has never been in more danger. -Josslyn, that’s enough. -Let’s just go. Please. Adam took a pack full of antihistamines and washed it down with vodka. He knew what he was doing. He’s so afraid of you, he’d rather not live than face you. You’re lying. Don’t you even care? You pushed and you pushed until he reached his breaking point. I want her gone now! And if this girl comes within feet of Adam, I’ll sue. Okay, okay. That’s unnecessary. She’s tired. She hasn’t slept all night. And she is leaving right now. Listen, um, why don’t we go to my office and I can explain everything that’s going on with Adam, and we can wait for the attending there?

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Dr. Robinson won’t let anything happen to Adam. Anything you say is just gonna antagonize Adam’s father. Because he refuses to see the truth. He’s not gonna listen to you, Joss. But if you’re not here, he might listen to Dr. Robinson. Promise me you’ll keep an eye on Adam. I promise. Okay, then.

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Cyrus Renault? You’re joking. He’s gonna help me find my son. Why? Well, because he cares about his family. Esme, you’re not his family. Ace may be a part of his family, but you are not. But he promised. He promised what, exactly? Nothing. He promised me nothing. [ Crying ] My — My son is — is kidnapped. No one will help me, and I am — I’m all alone. What? Esme, just wait! Just — Just stay away from me! Thank you for, uh — for coming to me, to us, about Esme. We’re family, Laura. Where else would I go?

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Do you see now? Esme went to Cyrus for help. Isn’t that proof that she can’t be trusted? It’s proof that she’s desperate and she’ll do anything to get her baby back. Fine. Both can be true. Yes. This is Mayor Collins. I’d like to speak to Detective Falconeri. No, Grandmother, you can’t do this. Stop it! I have to do it. It’s urgent. Dante, it’s Laura. My grandson Ace has been taken.

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I’m surprised you gave in so quickly. Well, like I said, Crimson is my baby, and I’ll do anything to save her and do anything for the employees, even if it means giving up everything that I care about. Do you really think that I would sabotage Aurora’s flagship title? For you? Crimson was always gonna be just fine. Oh. So this was your plan all along — to manipulate my sense of duty to my employees. Or maybe I knew that you just couldn’t pass up on an opportunity to play martyr. Poor Nina. You know, my employees are gonna lose their jobs eventually anyway. Former employees. This magazine is nothing without me. Do you really think you’re gonna be able to keep the photographers, the designers, the advertisers? The editorial staff will quit immediately. I made this magazine! This is my magazine! I’m irreplaceable! And yet I have already replaced you. [ Footsteps approaching ]

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Nina, meet Crimson’s new editor-in-chief.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wow…

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

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

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[ Sighs ]

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

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[ Cellphone rings ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What are you trying to do to me?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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That’s some serious brooding you got going on there, Dad. Hey. Kristina. I know you weren’t expecting me, so if it’s a bad time, I can… No. You know I’m always so happy to see you. It’s never a bad time. Your timing’s always perfect.

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Mr. Renault’s room is in 1002. Mm-hmm. Thank you.

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Well, look what we have here. The Lord has blessed me with a beautiful visitor. Leave the Lord out of this, Mr. Renault. This is between you and me. Ava. I was hoping I would run into you. Could we talk for a minute? Yeah. Of course. What can I do for you? Drop the charges against Esme. And why would I do that? Adam! Adam, please! I really need to talk to you! Are you in there? You can stop knocking. Adam’s not here. He left a few minutes ago. I really need to see him. It’s important. Did he say where he was going? I’m not his keeper! He just stormed out of here with his guitar and my vodka. I got it. Um, thanks. Wh– Ava I’m sorry, Laura. I have no intention of dropping the charges. Esme deserves this. In fact, she deserves far worse after everything she did to hurt Trina. And that is a completely separate issue. Let her answer for those crimes when the time comes. [ Cellphone rings ] I’m so sorry. I-I really have to take this.

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Hey. How are you holding up? I’d be a lot better if Spencer were here with Ace like he promised. Where is he? Father. Hello, Spencer.

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You seem to be angry with me. Ya think? But why? I helped you to unburden your conscience. You lied about being a priest, you listened to my confession, you ruined my marriage, you destroyed my relationship with my daughter. What did you expect, Mr. Renault? A thank-you note?! It was all gonna come out eventually. All I did was help you hasten the inevitable. And don’t you feel better without all the crushing weight of guilt hanging over you? No, actually, I don’t. Did you feel better when you were sent to prison and punished for your crimes? You’re lashing out. I can understand. The truth hurts. But just give it time. Now the healing process can occur. So, what do I owe the honor of this visit? I actually don’t have a reason. I just wanted to come say hi. Oh, I know, but you’re so busy with everything going on, usually you can’t get away, you know, in the middle of the day. So is everything okay? Yeah. Everything’s on track with the surrogacy. I just wanted to, you know, check on you. Oh, so this isn’t just a drop-in. It’s a check — You’re checking up on me, huh? Dad, you’ve had a lot going on — everything with Nina and getting arrested and Bobbie Spencer’s funeral. I just — You know, I want to make sure you’re okay. That’s very thoughtful of you. I’m fine. Are you sure? Yeah. Yeah. You know, I mean… I’m your dad, so you got to listen to what I say. Okay, well, this whole support thing works both ways, you know? You’ve always been there for me, and I can tell when something’s up and you’re not okay, so this is exactly where I need to be right now.

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[ Strumming ] Hi. Hi. I thought I’d find you here. Why? [ Slurring ] ‘Cause you know me so well? Think you can… read my mind? Okay. Look. Adam, I know you’re mad, but if you would just let me explain myself. It doesn’t matter. Y-You don’t need to… come up with some stupid excuse for narc’ing on me to our R.A. What’s done is done. I wasn’t narc’ing on you. Adam, I’m worried about you. I was just trying to get you some help. If you’re really my friend… [ String plucks ] …you’d see that I want to be alone. Go away. No. That’s not how this works. It’s because I’m your friend that I’m staying. Ava Trina! Hey! Hi! Oh, you look nice. Thanks. I didn’t know if you were gonna to be here today or not. Yeah. I take it that you leaving the hospital is a good sign? The best. So Curtis is okay? Yeah. He already woke up and is talking to us. So glad to hear it. We’re all so relieved, so we’re just waiting to see if the surgery will help him walk again. Of course. Yeah. Well, be sure to tell everybody in your family that I’m thinking of them, okay? I will. And, actually, I got to talk to my dad after his surgery, and he reminded me how important it is to focus on my future, so that’s exactly what I’m gonna do. I’m sure Ace and Spencer are on their way over right now, but I need you to focus on yourself right now, okay, hon? Is there anything I can get you? I’m fine. Thanks. Oh, Esme. Look. I — [ Sighs ] I know I’m the one who convinced you to confess. I-I even pushed you. And I completely understand that you would blame me for the trouble that you’re in right now. [ Sighs ] I-It’s fine, Laura. This is not on you. It is my fault. I am the one who has messed up yet again, and so I guess now all there is to do is pray for a miracle.

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Maybe one can be arranged.

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You look good, son. Thank you. I am. I’m glad. Is Ace here? Yeah. He’s asleep in his room. I understand you stepped up to take great care of your brother since I’ve been gone. Thank you. You don’t need to thank me for loving my little brother. I just meant that you could have let yourself get caught up in who his mother is and how he came to be… and just handed him off to your grandmother. But instead you’ve taken great care of him. You’ve been keeping tabs on us? I guess I deserve your surprise on that. I had to leave, Spencer. They would have put me in prison. And although it may seem like I never looked back, just because I wasn’t here doesn’t mean I stopped caring about you and Ace. I wasn’t — I wasn’t sure how you felt about me, given the way that we left things. I mean, after all, I did try to blackmail you into handing over custody of Ace. Yes, well, that was very Cassadine of you. [ Both chuckle ]

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I did what I thought was best for my little brother. And I’ve thought so much about what I would say to you if I ever saw you again. “If”? Well, just given the way that we left things, I wasn’t so sure and…

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I’ve played out so many different scenarios in my head — where it would be and how it would go. And after all this time, seeing you standing here in front of me… You realize how much you hate me. I don’t blame you. I know I failed you and Ace. I left you both. And I deserve everything you have coming for me. And I’m ready to take it. There’s only one thing that’s left to say. I’m sorry. ADA Lansing-Davis. Martin. Mayor Collins. May I help you? Well, that depends. I was hoping we could discuss a deal for my client. “We”? Oh, I meant you and me. Forgive me. No impropriety intended. Yes. I’m just here as a grandmother. Uh, my position as mayor should have no bearing on the conversation. Understood. With regard to the case, Martin, your client confessed to breaking and entering. It’s open-and-shut. But Esme took responsibility for her crimes. She turned herself in. Nobody was hurt. Now, there should be some leniency in a situation where a young woman has memory loss and made a mistake. You mind if I take it from here? [ Sighs ] Sorry.

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Look. The law is clear. Ava Jerome has decided to press charges, and my office has a responsibility to pursue a conviction. Yeah, well, in that case, you should know I intend to advise my client to plead not guilty, which means eventually there’s gonna be a trial, means eventually she’s gonna take that stand, get to tell her whole horrible, sordid story, complete with waterworks, I’m sure. Now, correct me if I’m wrong, but juries tend to be sympathetic to young women who have been held captive against their will. You sure you’re gonna get that conviction under those circumstances? Trina, that’s amazing news! Paris! And with Spencer? That’s so romantic, right? Long walks together along the Seine. Oh, visiting the Louvre together! Oh, candlelit dinners with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Oh, my gosh. You’re making me even more excited. I can’t believe that this is really happening! Yeah, and you deserve every second of it. You know, that’s exactly why I pressed charges against Esme. So you could see her brought to justice and finally close that chapter of your life! I don’t understand. You’re sorry? For what? Well, I assume that you know by now that Esme’s biological parents are Ryan Chamberlain and Heather Webber. I am aware, yes. It’s both shocking and, given her behavior, not surprising at all. Esme conspired with her psychotic father to tear our family apart. And I played right into her hands. And I’m sorry. It wasn’t your fault. They manipulated you, something they’re both very good at. But there were clues. Little things that didn’t quite make sense. And I think that I was just so blinded by, uh — I think I was so blinded by my need to get back at you that I couldn’t see that. I made it very easy for them. And I regret that. I appreciate your apology, but it’s not necessary. I bear responsibility for our failed relationship. I-I should have tried harder to make things better between us. Sure, Ryan and Esme may have been trying to destroy our relationship, but I’m the one who gave them an opening. See, I-I let Esme get in my head about my marriage. I slept with her. And I kept Esme prisoner at Wyndemere. Those were my choices, okay, even if Ryan and Esme were pulling the strings. You hurt me, no doubt. But I can see now that you hurt yourself just as much. Maybe more. And all I can do now is take responsibility for my actions, Spencer. Like abandoning your unborn son so that you can avoid going to prison? If you won’t leave, I will. Hey. Hey! Don’t touch me! I don’t want your help. This is exactly why I went to the R.A. Adam, you’re not okay. And I-I didn’t know what else to do. You’re just like my parents. You don’t… really care about me. You just want to make me someone else’s problem. Hey. That’s not why I did it. I’m worried about you. You need to get some help. Nothing matters. I’m miserable. All the time. You can’t change that. “Healing.” You think that’s what’s about to happen here? This is all about you getting back at Sonny. You saw an opportunity to use me to hurt Sonny, and you took it. You’re wrong. I have no quarrel with Sonny or with his family. I simply saw two children of God hurt by lies, and I wanted to ease their pain. By listening to my confession under false pretenses. It was the best way for you to begin your journey to a life of authenticity. I have no ill will toward you. And if your marriage is floundering, I’m sorry. Okay. Can you please, just please spare me these empty words? If you’re truly sorry, prove it. The fact that you’re willing to spend some time with your dad, I appreciate that. You got one of the biggest hearts that I know, and I’m very proud to be your father. So — But I’m fine. Okay. As long as you say so. But if and when you need me, just know that I’m there. You don’t have to worry about me. I’ve been through a lot, and, you know… it takes a lot to keep me down. It sure does. That is true. You’re one of the strongest people I have ever met. You’ve always been my rock, Dad, and to think of you going to prison for assaulting Cyrus… Killing Cyrus Renault takes care of the man, but it doesn’t necessarily get rid of the charges against you. The D.A. might even up the charges from assault to manslaughter, saying that Renault died as a result of his injuries. Nobody saw me at All Saints. There are no witnesses to testify against me. I want to send a message — nobody crosses Sonny Corinthos. But I’m concerned about you. There’s DNA. You weren’t wearing gloves. Your knuckles were proof. Do you trust me? Always. I’m not going to prison. Because I got — I have a family… who needs me. And I’m gonna do everything I can to make sure that I take care of all of you. [ Cellphone chimes ]

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You look lost. Can I help you find where you’re supposed to be? Oh, uh, no. Thank you. I’m, uh, all good. You’re supposed to be wearing a badge. Who are you? You caught me. I’m a temp orderly, and it’s my first day. I must have left my badge in the locker room. I’m sorry. Well, I guess it’s okay just this one time, but you’re not supposed to be on your phone while you’re working, so please turn it off. Appreciate your help. You said that I needed to come clean with the people that I hurt in my life in order to move on. You also told me that it wasn’t enough for me to feel sorry for lying to them, that I had to back it up with action. Isn’t that right? I did say that. Well, it’s time to practice what you preach. If you are truly sorry, Mr. Renault… you need to make amends. I will admit that my apology may ring hollow to you without an accompanying act of contrition. Well, there is something that you can do. Hm? Drop the charges against Sonny. I’ve been through a lot worse, and I always survive. You know that, don’t you? Yeah. No. I know. Of course. And I believe in you, Dad. I do. I just — I’m worried about you, even if it’s just for selfish reasons. Oh. That’s what this is about. What’s going on? I am afraid that you’re not really gonna be here for me when I need you. I mean, I can’t imagine going through this entire surrogacy thing with Molly and TJ without you here. That’s not gonna happen, honey. You don’t know that. Because I’m gonna be right by your side the whole time. But you have to know that you’re strong enough to do it on your own. Yeah. I know. Thank you. It’s just crazy. There was a time where I just — I never would have had the courage to think of myself for Molly and TJ’s surrogacy. I would have just thought there was someone else, you know, someone better. Mm-hmm. I never would have thought I could do this. But you… You’ve helped me see that I’m capable of doing big, important, life-changing things. You’ve helped me find confidence in myself finally, Dad, and that’s because of you.

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You pressed charges against Esme for me? Yeah, I did, but you don’t seem very happy about that. I’m not sure how I feel about it. Um… There’s a child involved. Ace is the innocent one in all of this, and I just — If Esme goes to prison, that little boy will be separated from his mother because of me. Well, Esme may be Ace’s mother, but she’s still the same conniving manipulator she’s always been. All I want is for you to get a fraction of the justice that you’re due after everything she put you through. Then you can move on with your life without the burden of Esme Prince. Bailiff All rise!

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Bailiff Be seated! In the matter of the State of New York versus Esme Prince, how does the defendant plead? You’re right. I did abandon Ace. But he wasn’t the only son I walked out on. I’m used to… you disappearing by now. I want you to know that I — I regret it. All of it. I haven’t been a very good father to you, and I don’t expect you to forgive me for any of it. When I was away, I thought a lot about you… about us. When I learned you were my son and not Jax’s… I swore that I would be the best dad anyone has ever had, that you would have the most normal childhood I could give you… and that you’d always know how much I love you. But I failed at all of that. You can’t change the past. No, you can’t. No matter how much you want to. It wasn’t all bad, though, right? We had our moments. Some of my favorite memories are of you and I when you were very young.

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You were my whole world. I loved you so much. I loved you, too. Still do. Fiercely. And no matter what else has happened between us, Spencer, I want you to know that’ll never change. [ Ace crying ]

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Sounds like Ace is awake.

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Can I meet him? You don’t know what it’s like to be me. So stop pretending that you do. It’s true, I don’t have the same problems as you. So maybe I’m not the best person to give you advice. But someone out there does understand, if you would just talk to them. I’m a disappointment to everyone. Hey. No, you’re not. Come on. Just come back to the dorms. You can get some sleep, and we’ll figure out your next step together. It’s not like it matters anymore. Hey, hey, Adam.

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Oh, my God. Hey, Adam. Adam, you gotta wake up. Come on. Please. Um, my friend just passed out. He’s been drinking vodka. I think he took a bunch of pills. Um, uh, we’re in Rice Park in a — in an opening behind the great lawn. Hey, Adam. Okay, I’m going to put the phone down, but I’m going to stay on the line. Hey, Adam, you got to talk to me. Hey! Wake up! Adam, can you hear me? Adam! I wish I could help you, but I have no power over law enforcement. No, I don’t believe that, not for a second, Mr. Renault. You got Sonny into trouble. You can get him out of trouble. Isn’t one of the tenets of your religion to forgive others just as God forgives you? Well, yes, it is. But that doesn’t change the fact that I’m Sonny’s victim. He assaulted me. Why shouldn’t I seek justice? Because I can offer you something you want more. As much as I would love to take all the credit that you’ve become such an amazing woman, we have to give your mom a little bit of credit. Look, I know Mom supports me, Dad, of course, but… it’s just different than the support I get from you. You and your mom have a very complicated relationship. I don’t want to get in the middle of it, but never doubt how much she believes in you. Have you and Mom been talking about me? Well, of course. [ Both laugh ] But, you know, she always had misgivings about the situation. She didn’t know how complicated it was going to be, but it was always — It always came from love for you and Molly. She never doubted who you are or how much you’re helping your sister. No, I know. I know that now. It’s just — God. When she first came at me with all these questions about whether or not I knew what I was doing and getting myself into, it just totally took me back to all those times before where she would just underestimate me. you know, it was like she would wait on the sidelines for me to screw it up. You talk to her about it? No, there’s no point now. It’s different, you know? Well, yeah. I mean, it’s different because I’m different. I’m different now. I know who I am, and I know that I am capable of meeting big challenges in my life. You know, it’s kind of like how you are so much more, so much better than your reputation makes you seem. Am I? Yes, you are. People that don’t know you just assume you’re who they read about in the paper or what they see on the news. Yeah. They have no idea how generous and kind you are, and how you would do absolutely anything for the people that you love. And you have — Dad, you’ve always had this code of ethics, this unspoken code that you live by. And I feel like it almost got stronger from your time at Nixon Falls. I mean, of course, I used to attribute that to Nina, but I guess I was wrong there.

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Ms. Prince, how do you plead? Guilty. Let the record reflect that the defendant has entered a guilty plea. Now, I understand that a deal was struck just before this hearing began. Correct, Your Honor. In exchange for the defendant’s guilty plea, the DA’s office is seeking six months probation with no jail time. What? Order. [ Gavel bangs ] This court does not tolerate outbursts. Counselors, would you approach the bench?

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So, what the hell happened, Laura? I advocated for justice, and the rest is up to the judge.

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[ Gasps ] Hey, you. Ace, this is your dad. So wonderful to finally meet you, son. Okay. Oh, hey. He — He’s so big. Yeah, well, he’s a year old now. Yeah, I guess he is.

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He looks like you. Oh, you think so? I do. [ Chuckles ] He has our ears. [ Chuckles ]

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And your grandmother’s nose.

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Hey. Hey, Ace. Hello, there, buddy. [ Chuckles ] God, look at you.

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There are things that have happened in Nixon Falls that continue to influence me. Nina wasn’t the only one. I liked Nina. Yeah. I really did. And I even forgave her for keeping you from us for so long. I mean, we were all so happy at the wedding. I thought — I mean, it felt like it was a fresh start. I thought it was. She was so vindictive, what she did with Carly and Drew. And let’s face it, she wasn’t after Drew. She was just trying to hurt Carly. And in the end, Nina didn’t get anything she wanted, and it cost her everything.

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Fight me back! Come on!

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So you want to suspend business until after your trial? Not gonna be a trial. That’s where you come in. You’re gonna take care of Cyrus for me. You’re gonna keep him from testifying? You want me to scare him? To death. Sometimes we’re all blinded by our own pain. Yeah, I know. I’m — I’m the queen of reactionary behavior, lashing out. That’s why I admire you so much. You know, Nina, she couldn’t see the right path. But you always have your eyes clear. You have something that I want, Cyrus. And I’m willing to give you anything that you ask for in return. As far as I remember, bargaining is still allowed in your religion, am I right?

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Man does not live by bread alone. [ Chuckles ] Certainly not you. There may be some circumstances where a tithing is considered appropriate. Is this one of them?

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Judge Thompson The court has heard from both attorneys and reviewed the facts in the case. I’m satisfied that the deal was made in good faith and in accordance with the law. Esme Prince, I sentence you to the recommended six months probation. [ Gavel bangs ] Court’s adjourned. Bailiff All rise.

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What the hell was that? I understand you’re upset — You’re damn right I’m upset. I was the victim of a crime, you know. My house was broken into. My safety was — was put at risk. And now Esme Prince gets to ride off into the sunset with probation? T-This is a travesty of justice. Esme admitted to her crimes and has showed remorse for her actions. Nobody was injured during the crimes. It wasn’t in the city’s best interest to try a case for such a relatively minor charge. You may not like it, but justice was served today.

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This isn’t over. Not by a long shot. A few hours ago, everything was hopeless, but somehow you were able to keep me out of prison. I can’t thank you enough. You should thank Laura. She’s the one who convinced me to approach Ms. Lansing-Davis with the deal. But make no mistake, young lady, you’re on probation now. You better be on your best behavior for the next six months. Otherwise, you will be looking at jail time. Understood. There’s no wiggle room here. You don’t so much as put a toe over the line.

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He’s such a peaceful little guy. Yeah, I’m surprised. He usually doesn’t take to strangers this quickly. But I think he really likes you. Then I’m a very lucky man. [ Chuckles ] I’ve made so many bad decisions, so many wrong turns. But no matter what I’ve done wrong, I need you to know that you’re a part of me — the very best part — and always will be.

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Father.

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Stay.

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Hey, I think he took these. I don’t know how many, but he washed them down with vodka. We’ll pass this on to the doctor. Is he going to be okay?

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[ Line ringing ] This is Dex. Leave me a message. [ Beep ] I need you to call it off. Don’t do it.

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How are you feeling? Much better than I expected. I really thought I’d be in jail tonight. Well, Ace and I both are very happy that you’re not. Thank you. I don’t know what kind of magic you were able to pull, but you saved me. [ Both laugh ] Well, it did get a little dicey there for a while, but I’m just glad that it all worked out in the end. Tell me something. Are you happy you did the right thing? I’m glad I listened to you. Good. Then listen to me on this other thing, too. Now that you know that you’ve been given probation, leave your past behind you and focus on your future. I will. Good. [ Cellphone chimes ] Oh. Duty calls. I’m afraid I have to run. I am just so glad that you get to go home tonight. Me, too. Okay. I’ll see you soon.

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[ Sighs ]

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Listen, I know that you’re in a lot of legal trouble right now because of keeping Esme prisoner. Elizabeth was able to cut a deal. Maybe you can, too. No, there were extenuating circumstances for Elizabeth. I was the mastermind of the whole thing. I doubt the justice system will treat the two of us the same way. Maybe not. But you do have the resources to retain Diane Miller, and she’s been keeping my Uncle Sonny out of prison for years. So I do think that it is at least worth a conversation. And, I don’t know, maybe she can argue that you did what you had to do so that you could protect Ace.

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What?

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You have no intention of staying in Port Charles, do you? I can’t. I should have known that you were just passing through. I deserve that. I do. But this time, it’s different. How so? Because this time, I’m taking my sons with me.

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 good morning, ava. Not anymore. Did you send out the invites to your little party yet? Nope. We agreed you’ll throw a party and invite esme. Mm. Esme’s partying days are over. At least, for now. She’s in jail. You’re welcome. Hi. Uh, h-how’s ace? Is he okay? Did he miss me? Did he sleep? Yeah, yeah, he’s fine. He got to bed just fine. I mean, he was a little — yes, of course he missed you, but we were able to keep him preoccupied until he eventually fell asleep. He’s very comfortable at grandmother’s place. After all, it was his first home, so… good. Right. I just — I don’t want him upset. I — well, it seems like you’re the one that’s upset right now.

[ Sighs ] Did you sleep? Of course not. I was too keyed about the hearing today. I… I get it. I get it. Facing prison time is frightening. Yeah. Of course you do. You’ve done this yourself. I’m not worried so much about me. I’m just worried what will happen to my son.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Exhales heavily ]

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] Hey, babe. How’d I do? Oh, flying colors. One for the record books.

[ Door opens ] Well, look who’s up. Again. Uh-huh. Again? Wait. I was up before? Yes. And you promised to buy me a new car. Oh, I have no recollection of that.

[ Laughs ] Nice try.

[ Laughter ] You’ve been in and out, but, um, you know, that’s to be expected. But you seem fully conscious now. Yeah, well, um, look, I’ve slept enough. And I am ready to take on the day. Well, then, time to spread the good news. Where are you off to? Gh to see about curtis. Are you okay? What’s going on? I’m just second-guessing myself. I told the ra what was going on with adam. He was just so drunk on new year’s eve and so upset about his parents possibly pulling him out of pcu. I just want to help. You don’t have to justify it to me. Yeah. Dex thinks adam’s emotional problems are too big for me to handle by myself. And I agree, but I still feel like I ratted him out.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hey, aunt stella. Everything okay? Really? Okay. Okay. Yeah, I’m on my way. Bye. Is everything okay? Everything’s great. Curtis is awake. I am so sorry for our dinner last night. Please, please, please. I understand. But, you know, well, work kind of — [ Groans ] Won’t go there.

[ Chuckles ] I’m just curious as to who or what was enticing enough to lure you away from what would have been a wonderful evening. Sonny corinthos. Anything? Room’s clean.

[ Wand clicking ] What’s going on? You find a bug? Just being careful. He’s clean. We need to have a conversation, and, uh, once we do, it does not leave this office. Understood. I need you to do something important for me. Think of it more like a crucial test. And, uh, once you do this for me, there’s no looking back.

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I’m so glad curtis is awake. You must be so relieved. You have no idea. Are you gonna be okay, or do you need to talk some more? No, I’m good. You go see curtis. Your dad, I mean.

[ Laughs ] It’s okay. It’s okay. I switch up all the time. Look… don’t beat yourself up for talking to kiley. Adam is really lucky to have a friend who cares so much. Thanks. Adam. Hi, trina. Hey. Um, I was just on my way out. Sure. Bye. Bye. Come on in. I was surprised to get your text, josslyn. I mean… I thought after new year’s you wouldn’t want to talk to me again. I was wrecked. Turns out frat parties are not my vibe. Yeah. I was really worried about you. Have you heard from your parents? Or have they said anything more about you leaving school? I mean… they really want me back home, but I’d rather be anywhere but there. I know problems with your parents can be tough, but they’re not insurmountable. Look, joss, I get it. Being kind and tactful. I know I should stand up for myself. I do. I’m just not strong enough. Everything looks good, mr. Ashford. Just buzz if you need anything. Thank you. Thank you, deanna. Of course. Dr. Martell — he came by earlier. He should be back a little bit later. But he said the surgery went very well. No surprises, no complications. And he says it’s looking very positive. Well, that’s good to hear. Now we just wait for the swelling to go down and maybe I can, uh, dunk a ball again. Oh! Big talk. I’m glad I’m here and not tj. I know he’d have something to say about that. Oh [Exhales sharply]

[ Laughter ] You want us to call your dad and let him know you’re awake? Well, I think that we probably should, right? Hmm. Not if it means waking him up. Yeah. Let him rest. And, honey, you should get some rest, too. Honey, I’m fine. I’m fresh as a daisy. And twice as beautiful. Did you see ace this morning? I normally feed him and get him ready for daycare. I fed him. He’s with the babysitter. Yeah, but he’s gonna be so confused. His whole schedule’s off. He’s fine, esme. He’s fine. Yeah, but he won’t be if I disappear from his life. Growing up without a mother is awful. I– isn’t that what you told me? He’s not gonna grow up without you. He’s not. You’re a good mom, esme. You really mean that? Yes. But I got to ask. Why would you sacrifice his safety and his security so that you could break into wyndemere, of all places? Why did you go there on christmas? Why insist on pressing charges against esme? Because the opportunity to right a wrong presented itself. Esme should already be serving a very long sentence for what she did to trina and to josslyn and to cameron. In an hour, I’m going down to the courthouse, and I’m going to watch our judicial system in action. So, esme’s hearing is today? Uh-huh. I wish I could bring popcorn.

[ Door closes ] Ava. Yeah? Hi. Ah. Are you with a customer? I thought I heard you talking to someone. No, no, I was on the phone. I’ve been trying to reach you. Nina, what happened after new year’s eve? How did sonny find out it was you that went to the sec? What has sonny told you? Nothing. No, he hasn’t said a word. And I thought it best to just stay out of his way. When sonny feels betrayed, he’s downright dangerous.

[ Sighs ] You’re aware of my legal troubles. Cyrus brought cops into a situation that should have been between us. He seriously miscalculated. In what way? Well, the only thing that you need to know is things are gonna change around here. I need to go back to focusing on the business. I haven’t been doing that lately. Cyrus was released from prison. And now he’s causing trouble — again. So you want to suspend business until after your trial? Not gonna be a trial. That’s where you come in. You’re gonna take care of cyrus for me. You’re gonna keep him from testifying? You want me to scare him? To death.

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thanks, but you didn’t ask me to come over to check my hydration, did you? You’re right. I didn’T. And what you said about not being strong enough to talk to your parents? Adam, I think you can. You need to tell them what’s going on with you. But, um, when I said that you should talk to someone, I didn’t mean just me.

[ Knock on door ] I went to someone for help. You’re a snitch. I’m guessing sonny doesn’t know that you’re the one who encouraged me to turn in carly and drew?

[ Laughs ] What? No, no, nina. We have been over this. I did not encourage you, and you know it. I was just calling your bluff to make you see reason. You weren’t supposed to actually go through with it. Which you did without my knowledge or involvement. But to your point, no, sonny doesn’t know that I know it was you. I don’t think I’d be staying at his penthouse if he did. You know, he and i have just reached a place where we can almost trust each other for avery’s sake. You know, don’t worry. Don’t worry. I’m not gonna put you in the middle of this. I am afraid that sonny hates me now, and I’m just gonna have to deal with it on my own. Oh. Oh, nina, I don’t — no, I don’t think that that sonny hates you. He just — he just goes to a dark place when he’s hurt. And you know what they say. Hurt people hurt people. My heart shattered when he slammed the door in my face. Yeah, I’m sure that was painful, but I’m — I’m talking about cyrus renault. What about him? You don’t know? Nina, cyrus is in the hospital. Sonny beat him almost to death. I am so happy to see you!

[ Squeals ] Trina, I’m happy for the same, honey. Good to see you. How are you? How are you feeling? You’re not in any pain, right? Uh, no, no, no. Your beautiful mom and my doctor have my pain management under control. Okay, good. Responsibly. He’s fine, sweetheart. Okay, good. Yeah. So, enough about me. How about you? You’re back in school. Did you get the classes you wanted? Yeah! That and then some. Okay. What’d I miss? Um, well, I was accepted to study at the sorbonne for a semester abroad. That’s great. Paris. That’s wonderful. The louvre, all the artwork. You’re gonna be in heaven. Plus, paris is beautiful in the fall. Well, the thing is, is that I was accepted to study for the spring semester. As in this spring? Honey. Why haven’t you said anything? Well, I found out over the holidays, and I thought I wasn’t gonna go. It’s just such a wonderful opportunity. The chance of a lifetime. It absolutely is. Why wouldn’t you? I just thought that right now, it wouldn’t be the right moment to be so far away. For me? I mean, and if you’d rather I stay, I totally understand. No. I want to. No, honey, listen. Ladies, do you mind if I talk to my daughter? Oh, absolutely. Mm. Look at that. Coffee. Little something to eat. Coffee’s terrible, though. Fair warning. I will take the terrible coffee. I’m really not hungry. You should eat something. You got a big day ahead of you. So, are you gonna tell me what you were thinking, why you broke into wyndemere? Look, I was lonely. You guys had ace and I was confused about my life and wyndemere was the last place I was before I lost him who I am. Well, it sounds to me like you went looking for your old memories. What, so I can be the most hated person in port charles again? Sure, why don’t I go back to a time when everyone was against me? That’s really interesting because the old esme had a persecution complex, as well. So maybe you are closer to her than you think. I don’t have to imagine much. Everyone’s already told me about how terrible the old esme was. Look, you know what they say about first impressions. My first impression of my former self has been a lasting one. I… I really want to be a good person. But you have no idea how hard it is. I get it. I know what it’s like to have people judge you for your past actions. Look, the bottom line is that i don’t want you to go to prison. I think that ace is gonna be a lot happier if you don’t go away. Look, will you bring him to the courthouse, please? I already miss him so much, and… I need to see my baby. Please, will you do that for me?

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Did I just blow it, bringing upthat news about trina? He just woke up from surgery. It’s too soon. Take a breath. Take a breath. You wanted to give him some good news, and this is good news. No. It is good news. It’s just that, um… I’m tired. I’m really not — not thinking straight. I should have just waited, that’s all. No wonder, darling. We have all gone home to sleep, and you have been by curtis’s side since he went into surgery. You got to take care of yourself. Curtis still has a long road ahead of him, and he’s gonna need you to support him. So, have you accepted yet? Not yet. But the deadline is approaching. Look, I know you’re gonna tell me to go, but when I think about not being here when you get back on your feet, I just — honey, honey, there’s no guarantee I’ll walk again. I have faith. You’re one of the strongest people I know. And I know that you’re gonna do anything to get back on your feet. Well, whether I do or don’t, it’s not helping that you pass on this amazing opportunity. Honey… you should go. I mean, I’ll be here when you get back. Not right here, but I’ll be here. And who knows? Maybe I’ll be on my feet in time to come see you out there in paris. Unless I’d be cramping your style. Because I don’t want to interfere with your solo adventure. Well, actually, I won’t be solo. Spencer’s coming with me. Did cyrus go to sonny? I think it was a case of wrong place, wrong time. Sonny found out about you, he went to the church, and cyrus showed up and said something that triggered him, and — and sonny lost it. The church. The church. Yes, it was cyrus who told sonny that I’m the one who tipped off the sec. Well, how the hell did cyrus know? Because I was in church. I was confessing my sins to a priest, but it wasn’t a priest. It was cyrus renault. He knows everything. He knew before sonny knew. I can see how that might push sonny over the edge. How dare he? I mean, bragging to sonny when sonny’s at his lowest. He deserved what happened to him. At least now cyrus doesn’t have anything that he’s holding over either one of us. Nina, cyrus went to the cops. Sonny is facing assault charges. He was arrested? Yeah. I mean, he’s out now, but, I mean, he’s gonna have to go to trial. Well, diane will get him off, right? Well, diane is a very good lawyer. She is. But cyrus hates sonny. He’s not gonna let this go. And the pcpd has been trying to put sonny behind bars for decades. They’re not gonna miss this chance. You don’t want to appear overconfident, my darling. It’s gonna make it all the more disappointing when my client walks yet again.

[ Chuckles ] Well, you see, these charges aren’t business as usual. Whatever it was that set sonny off, he almost killed a man with his bare hands. Well, I’m simply here to see that he pays for it. You’re unusually and unprofessionally gleeful about all of this. I am a professional, so I will remind you that my client is innocent until proven guilty. This community loves sonny corinthos. Exceptional businessman, wonderful father. Cyrus renault, on the other hand, is a career criminal with a rap sheet that stretches across texas. I don’t even know why you’re bothering to bring this to trial. Who’s the more credible witness here? Cyrus renault. He’s a criminal. Mm-hmm. But then again, so is sonny. Well… the thing is that we now have dna that puts sonny at the scene of the crime, which is actually gonna put him away. And there’s not a thing you can do about that. You’ve always come through for me when I’ve asked. You’ve proven your loyalty. I think now there’s just one final step. You do this for me, you’ll be with us for life. We’ll be with you. We’ll always have your back. Won’t ever have to ask for anything. I’ll always be there for you. Cyrus is an old man. Nobody’s gonna be surprised when his heart gives out on him. I-I guess that makes sense. What do you mean, “I guess that makes sense”? Wh– do you have something on your mind? It’s not my place, boss. No, it’s not your place, but it’s a big ask. So if you got something on your mind, go ahead and spit it out. Killing cyrus renault takes care of the man, but it doesn’t necessarily get rid of the charges against you. The D.A. Might even up the charges from assault to manslaughter, saying that renault died as a result of his injuries. Robert scorpio can do whatever he wants, but his case is gonna fall apart if cyrus isn’t there. Nobody saw me at all saints. There were no witnesses to testify against me. There were no cameras in the church. I want to send a message. Nobody crosses sonny corinthos. I want people to remember that. And I’m sure they will, boss. But I’m concerned about you. There’s dna. You weren’t wearing gloves. Your knuckles were proof. Well, that’s what I pay diane for — because she can, you know, discredit any, you know, dna evidence if she has to. Are you satisfied? Or you got something else? Disappointing.

[ Sighs ] If I can’t ask you to do something for me, that means you don’t trust me, which means I can’t rely on you. I’ve told you from the beginning… that I need loyal men by my side. Are you loyal? Or not?

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I know spencer cares a great deal about you. Honey, look, I’m gonna give you my two cents. Spend it how you like. Okay. I think paris should be about you. It should be about figuring out who you are and the woman you want to become. It’s only a semester, right? And spencer — well, he’ll be here when you get back. Won’t he? Don’t worry. Yes, I will bring ace to the courthouse. Thank you. I still don’t know what I’m gonna do. Ava’s intent on throwing the book at me because of what I supposedly did to trina. “Supposedly”? I don’t remember any of it, and I’m not denying the things that people have said old esme has done, but to go to jail for something that I don’t remember doing when I’m no longer that person? I mean, even trina didn’t want that. That’s correct. Trina convinced us all that it wasn’t fair, and that is why you weren’t charged. And she said that she did it for ace, and I appreciate that. But ava doesn’t see it that way. I mean, why — why can’t she just let it go? Because you broke into her home, esme, and actions have consequences. Yeah, says the person who’s skirted consequences his entire life. Wait. You remember, don’t you? I can’t believe you’d do this to me, josslyn. How could you get me in trouble like this? Adam, I was just trying to get you some help. Kiley: You’re not in trouble. Josslyn did the right thing coming to me. It’s okay. We want to help you. Y-you had no right to say anything, josslyn. Look, I know you’re unhappy. I mean, all you do is study and push yourself. I mean, you barely even go out. Because this is all I’ve got, okay!? Or now i had! School can be a lot of pressure, adam. But josslyn is just being a friend. And I’ve already spoken to health services, and someone can talk to you today. The counselor sent some forms and info to your student portal. Wait, wait. Why would you do that? My parents are gonna see it. Sonny could go to prison because of me. It’s all my fault. Do you know where he is? Um, his office, maybe? I have to help him. I have to do something. No, no. Nina, honey, I don’t think that sonny wants your help right now. I really don’t — I don’t care. Ava, I don’t care. He is still my husband, and I love him. I have to try. Okay. Good luck. Call me!

[ Door opens and closes ]

[ Sighs ] So, sonny’s not so untouchable after all. It’s about time that sanctimonious hypocrite was taken down a peg or two. You’re still here, huh? So, esme’s hearing is definitely today? Mm-hmm. I suppose my mother and spencer will be there. That’s very likely. Like I said, you’re welcome. For? Well, once esme is behind bars, you won’t have to worry about sweet little ace, right? He’ll be safe and sound with laura. Then I guess this is goodbye. You wouldn’t be the first public servant to get giddy at the thought of taking down sonny corinthos. So allow me to point out a few things that others have learned at great cost. This sounds like a threat. Don’t be silly, darling. I’m simply observing that if you were to bring this to trial, the defendant is gonna be far more appealing than the alleged victim. Do you think you can even empanel 12 jurors who will find cyrus renault more credible than sonny corinthos? And tangentially speaking, even if you were able to prove that sonny attacked cyrus, no one’s gonna shed any tears at the fact that cyrus finally got a taste of his own medicine. Is there nothing to be said for redemption here?

[ Laughs ] Cyrus renault is now a man of god.

[ Chuckles ] Beaten within an inch of his life in a church? What do you think the jury’s gonna make of that? I am loyal to you. It is my job to protect you and protect your interests. And that includes speaking up when I see potential problems. I know. I know. I hear what you’re saying. But this is something you need to know. I’m gonna make this happen, and I thought that you were up to the job. And it’s just a shame that you’re gonna fall short of my expectations. But you know what? It’s better that I’m hearing about this now than hearing about this later. So let’s just erase any doubts that we have here. Are you with me?

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Going through tough times these days. T I liedabout having an internship. Arents will go crazyif they think I’m out partying. They’ll think I have a drinking problem. No, adam, your student portal is confidential. You don’t get it. My parents forced me to give them my password when they found out I lied about having an internship. I’m sure the counselor will be willing to talk to your parents. Don’t worry. Everything will be confidential. There are so many students going through tough times these days. It’s not that uncommon. Please just listen to kiley. I think talking to the counselor is a good idea. It could really help you. I’ll even go with you if you want. We could walk over to health services right now. Come on, adam. Please. Goodbye? It’s time for me to leave port charles. I’m a wanted man, ava. I held esme captive. And it’s too soon to make amends with spencer and my mother. I don’t have a place in port charles right now. Will you be back? I’m unsure as to when. Well… I guess this is goodbye, then. Nikolas. I’m really glad I didn’t kill you.

[ Chuckles ] You say the sweetest things. Take care of yourself, ava. You too. You said you wanted an advance. You said you wanted to do more for the organization. The way I see it, this is how you do it. I don’t know. It’S… I agree that cyrus is dangerous. I have no doubt that cyrus is gonna come after the people that are closest to me — my kids, my grandkids. Sasha, carly. Josslyn. They’re all in danger. And I don’t want them to live like this forever. What about mrs. Corinthos? Is she being protected? I will deal with nina. You deal with cyrus. When do you want me to do it? Immediately. Cyrus is weak. He’s exposed. Anything can happen in a hospital. Okay. How do we make that happen? Esme? Hey. So, are you going to the hearing? Trina told you about esme breaking into wyndemere? Yeah. So, I’m guessing you’re sitting with ava. Um, well, I thought about it, but I want to be here with you. Honey, don’t worry about me, okay? I’m not going anywhere. Besides, you need to see this through, alright? I mean, this could mean esme’s finally out of your life. I’m glad avery pressed charges. Yeah, me too. You know, what was esme doing at wyndemere anyway? It just seems strange. No clue. I still don’t trust her. Yeah, neither do I. But I do feel bad for ace. If esme goes to prison, he’ll have no parents. Wait, are you starting to remember, esme? What? No. I am just going off of everything that I’ve learned from your past from laura and kevin.

[ Door opens ] Your lawyer’s here. Time to take you back to get dressed for court. Thank you. Look, you’re still bringing ace today, though, right? Yes, I will. Look, thanks again for coming. I really need you on my side, spence. Spencer: All you ever did was work your own agenda. No, enough! You have had your say. Now it is my turn. If you think you can just go riding back to trina, oh, you are an even bigger fool than I thought, spence. You are even sadder and more pathetic than when I first met you. “Spence.”

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Bye, sweetheart. Mwah! Bye, baby.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Monitor beeping ] Did trina tell you everything about paris? Yep. She did. You know I don’t like the idea of spencer going to paris with trina. Mm. Neither do I. But hopefully we won’t have to worry about that. Why is that? Because if esme goes to prison, spencer is not gonna want his brother to be alone. He’s gonna stay right here in port charles and raise ace. Fingers crossed. You haven’t touched your food. You don’t like it? No. I just seem to have lost my appetite. Clearly, you don’t want to litigate this case on its merits. You’re just someone else who wants to take down sonny. Anything, anything at all to rid this town of corinthos. Although I will miss his coffee. Aw, come on. Just think of all the extra time you’ll have on your hands now that your biggest client’s going away for the rest of his life. Whatever will you do? Oh, golly, um… I’m sure I can find

[Clears throat] Someone or something to keep me busy.

[ Chuckling ] I’ll tell you this, though. I won’t be busy with you.

[ Groans ]

[ Exhales heavily ]

[ Knock on door ] Yeah. Come in.

[ Door opens ] Anything else I can get you, boss? No, I think I got everything under control.

[ Indistinct conversations ] Come on, joss. Pick up.

[ Cellphone ringing ] I’m not going to health services, and you can’t make me. This is none of your business. Okay, adam, please just calm down a second. No, I don’t want to — I don’t want to hear this! Both of you just — just leave me alone! And take the damn counselor off my portal! Adam! Adam, wait! Adam!

[ Sighs ] Now what? No need to call me back. I just… I just wanted to hear your voice, to, uh, tell you how important you are to me and to let you know that no matter what happens with us, I love you and I always will.

[ Cellphone vibrates ] Got to go.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Hi. Can you tell me which room cyrus renault is in? I hope that you enjoy the rest of your day. I will be taking ace to see his mother at court. Thank you. I hope everything works out for you. I’m sure it will. One way or another. Of course I want to know where I came from, who I came from, but I don’t need your help to do it. What? No deal, spence. Turns out I am not as alone as you think I am. I’ll find my birth mother a different way. She was lying. She remembers everything.

[ Knock on door ]

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Hardly seems right, does it?

[ Sighs ] You know, I always thought bobbie would outlive all of us. Yeah. And now her picture’s on the wall next to epiphany. Gosh. This year, we’ve had to say goodbye to people who were there for our daughter when we — when we couldn’t be, you know? It just doesn’t seem fair. No, it doesn’T. Excuse me. Yeah? Hi. I’m visiting here from america, and, um, my mom — she used to meet a colleague here, uh, pretty frequently, I think. Um… that’s my mom. Do you recognize her? No. Sorry. I cannot help you. Carly, we talked about this. The people that bobbie worked for do everything they can to keep their sources anonymous because they’re working against some very dangerous people. Yes, but we have been here for hours. What are we supposed to do, just sit here and wait for the mystery person to show up? Tracy followed your mom to this café. She said she was here at all hours of the day. The contact has to be here at some point — but we don’t even know if the contact is a man or a woman. Well, in the P.I. Business, sometimes it’s not about knowing what the person looks like. It’s about knowing what to look for. Hi! Hi. You’re here! I was beginning to think I dreamt you up. And I just hugged you, which is weird ’cause we just met yesterday. I really enjoyed talking to you and your mom about bobbie. And I think after all the stories and tears, it’s okay that we moved into hug territory. Okay, well, there are plenty of people with memories of bobbie to share. They’re gonna be coming here throughout the day to officially go on the record for your article. That’s great. The more anecdotes I can get, the better the story will be. Well, I appreciate you letting me help you with your profile on bobbie. I feel like it’s something I can actually do, especially with my mom and carly off to amsterdam. Do you think they’ll be able to find bobbie’s contact at the rescue organization? I sure hope so. I have learned to not doubt either of them. And now they have each other, so…ahh!

[ Both laugh ] No, I know my mom was doing really good work here, and important work, but I still can’t believe that she chose to spend christmas here. You know? I mean, she really loved christmas. Bobbie used to host the best christmas parties at the brownstone. Even tony was welcome after they split up.

Those parties

were so much fun. I never knew that. Well, it was a very different time. You weren’t exactly on the invitation list then. No, I guess I wasn’T. Don’t move. Who’s here? Don’t turn around. I think we might have just found your mom’s contact.

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[ Cellphone chirps ] Thank you for joining us. It’s not every day that I get to sit down with the mayor of a major metropolitan city. Oh, well, port charles is — is hardly as cosmopolitan as amsterdam. But I do think it’s a special place to call home. Now, listen, as far as your article on bobbie spencer, I just don’t know what more I can tell you that I didn’t already say in my eulogy. Everyone has said such beautiful things about bobbie, and sometimes in death, people tend to deify a person and sometimes forget some of their rough spots. But I want to write about all of bobbie. Okay. Well, we did have some rough spots

[Chuckles] Especially in the early years. May I ask why? Oh, it’s really the oldest story in the world. We were fighting over a boy. Scotty, bryan made me realize a lot of things tonight, and I want to talk. Hi.

[ Giggles ] I, uh — I hope bryan also made you realize that you couldn’t go on treating scotty like dirt forever, unless you wanted him to turn to someone else for comfort. I would invite you in, honey, but considering what scotty and I have in mind for tonight, three is definitely a crowd.

[ Laughs ] Looking back on it now, I think bobbie and i butted heads because I was brought up to believe that politeness and manners and being sensitive to everybody else’s feelings was the most important thing in the world, and bobbie just said what was on her mind. You know? Back then, uh, it ruffled a few feathers. Um… but now I really wish that we had more people like that. Can you be more specific?

[ Sighs ] Someone who can listen with a sympathetic ear, but also provide you with a reality check. Bobbie: Look, I understand how nikolas came into being. You were stuck on that island, married to that horrible stavros. And stefan standing under some olive tree, looking at you with those eyes. Oh, please! But you being you, you have to wait and see how long you can hold out before you tell luke the truth? And then, when you finally do tell him, what do you say to him? “Oh, by the way, I’ve got a kid who’s not yours.” Why do you always wait until the house is burning down before you dial 911? Bobbie was never afraid to be honest with me. I loved her for that. Excuse me. Excuse me. Do you know my mom? I’m sorry. I-I have to go. It’s so important. My mom passed away. I am so sorry bobbie died. Your mother was a remarkable woman. Bobbie was my best friend. We go way back. I’m learning that, um, there was a whole side to my mother that I didn’t know anything about. How did she get involved with your organization? Bobbie was a regular customer here. I’d see her from time to time. You can’t miss that red hair.

[ Chuckles ] One day, she was reading an article in the newspaper about a human-trafficking sting. She opened up to me about her own past, how it was something she was still processing. Bobbie wanted to do more to help. What exactly did she do for your organization? My friends and i shelter young people who escape from horrific experiences of being exploited. Bobbie opened up her home, one person at a time, as a refuge until the paperwork came through. Well, a reporter that my mom trusted told us that she was helping a young woman. I’m very surprised to hear that your mother would have shared that information. Secrecy is key in our organization. Do you know anything about this young woman? Yes. Her name was cornelia. Bobbie got close to her. We were concerned that the people that she was running from would find her in amsterdam. So bobbie said that she knew a place she could stay closer to america until her asylum paperwork came through. Okay. Well, where is cornelia now? I arranged for her to board a freighter to canada, but that was weeks ago. I… I assumed that bobbie had successfully gotten cornelia to america. Bobbie passed away here, in amsterdam. Lucas: You know, um, for someone who had about a million nicknames in her family, my mom barely could tolerate them. No. No, scratch that. She hated them.

[ Laughter ] I remember at one point, my, uh — my dad started calling me “champ.” My mom put her foot down right away. She said, “tony, our son’s name is lucas. Not luke. Not L.L. And certainly not champ.” Of course, my older sister thought that was the funniest thing in the world. So, just to needle our mom, B.J. Called me “champ” until the day she… um… anyway, I guess, uh, what I’m trying to say is that my mom was a very principled and strong-willed person. She had no problem standing up for what she believed in or for her family. Bobbie: Lucas is my son. He’s a wonderful young man, and I’m very proud of him. And if you ever insult my son again, I will bitch-slap you all the way to the canadian border. You’ll what? Do you want me to show you? We used to beat up rich girls like you in florida for sport. It’s one of those street things you never really forget. So you lay off my kid, or I’ll do more damage to you than you ever dreamed of. Guess that makes my mom the “champ.” She was always the one you wanted fighting in your corner. Bobbie sent cornelia to wait for her at a secure location in canada, but if bobbie never got the chance to meet up with her…

[ Sighs ] That means cornelia has been waiting for my mom to arrive this whole time. And bobbie never got the asylum paperwork to that poor girl seeking asylum into america. Excuse me.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hold on one sec. Sorry. Oh. It’s felicia. Hey, felicia. I heard you ran off to amsterdam. Yeah. I’m so sorry. I don’t have a whole lot of time, but do you have any contacts in the state department that would help someone seeking asylum in america? What, is this to do with the human-trafficking rescue? Human trafficking? Yeah. Hold on. I’m gonna put you on speaker. Robert’s here with me. Okay. Go ahead. Hey, felicia. What’s happening? Well, it’s a long story, but there was someone that bobbie was in the middle of helping when she passed away. Well, look, um, you know, I mean, most of my contacts with the bureau, they got burnt when they took away my badge. Just like frisco. Yeah. Um, I got a few contacts over at state. I’m probably in better standing than anna right now. Let me make a few calls. That would be great, robert. Thank you. I don’t understand. There is no way for you to contact cornelia? No. For her safety, the only person who knew where she would be waiting out her visa was your mother. We have no way of contacting her. Robert and anna are going to pull some strings to get the asylum paperwork fast-tracked. Yeah, but it doesn’t matter if we can’t track cornelia down. Oh, that poor girl is probably freezing to death in some cabin in canada, just waiting for bobbie to arrive. Wait a second. Did you say cabin? Why did you say cabin? Oh, your mother once mentioned to me that the people she was helping would be safe in some cabin in the woods she knew. Oh, my god. I know where cornelia is.

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You know? We really need to work on your people skills. Oh, my god. Do you remember when she went to your wedding to nelle? Nelle was a very unpopular person. Grandma bobbie showed up to the wedding in a black veil to protest. Michael: Yeah, don’t remind me. That was the one wedding that grandma didn’t support. But bobbie was nothing but supportive at our wedding. Willow: You’ve always made me feel like a part of your family. Bobbie: My brother luke gave this to me. Luke admired people who had lots of courage. And you have an abundance of both.

[ Light laughter ] There you go. Thank you.

[ Chuckles ] This means so much to me. You mean so much to all of us. I didn’t grow up in a big extended family like michael and josslyn did. But with bobbie, she made sure you knew you’d finally found one. Well, that was an ordeal. Did you have any success? I called in every favor I ever had. A friend of mine over at state’s waiting for our call as soon as we hear from felicia. Those human-trafficking people are dangerous. I hope felicia and carly aren’t in too much trouble. Did tracy say how far from the city luke’s cabin is? No. She said she’d never been. Still don’t have cell service, so no eta on the maps app. Oh, gosh. This is the most I’ve traveled in 48 hours. What about you? Well, I used to be married to frisco jones. A lot of traveling came with that deal. Well, at the very least, it’s the most time you and I have ever spent together, right? Why do you think that is? I mean, it’s kind of crazy that I haven’t spent much time with my mom’s best friend. Unless it’s not that crazy to you? Look, about what I said earlier — look out!

[ Tires screech ]

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[ Groaning lightly ]

[ Car door closes ] Oh, man. Oh, my god. Carly. Yeah. Your head. I’m so sorry. Oh, no. It’s okay. A couple bandages will fix that right up. I’m just so glad we didn’t hit that deer. Oh, no, that wasn’t a deer we almost hit. That was a moose. A moose? You got to be kidding me. Yeah. I’m just glad we’re in one piece.

[ Sighs ] So, um… have you ever changed a tire before? Uh, well, more than I’d like to remember, but it’s been a while. Yeah, well, it’s like riding a bike. You never forget how. I’m sure everybody has told you how optimistic and upbeat bobbie was. And she certainly was. She didn’t take any guff from anyone — not her bosses, anybody that looked down at her, and she certainly didn’t take it from me. Certain things hap– but I can explain what happened. There is no explanation that I will ever understand that will make me understand why you caused havoc… no — …at a hospital that you represent. No, there wasn’t any havoc. There was like a couple of disturbances. Nobody was hurt. Nobody was hurt?! It was a hospital, scott! There could have been a panic! People could have been killed! What’s the matter with you?! So that your precious meditech can walk in for a takeover?! You know a lot about all this stuff, huh? I know a lot more than you think I do. What do you think, I’m some stupid roll in the hay? No, bobbie, I — don’t touch me. Don’t ever touch me again. Bobbie — she did mellow over the years, but she ended up being the best — best damn nurse at general hospital. However, she could still throw words around. Oh, I can attest to that. Lucy: Now you don’t have noah, so you’re going after scott

again! Oh, yeah, and you just had to head that off at the pass, didn’t you? You had to make a point to scott. You had to make a point to me, just like when you sicced damian smith on me to ruin my marriage! Wait a minute! That is not what happened! Now your marriage is finished!

[ Scoffs ] So this, lucy, is karma. Brighton: For someone who didn’t get along all that well with bobbie, you keep showing up for her. It’s almost like the two of you were the original “frenemies.” “Frenemies.” That — that sounds right. I guess that is a good way to describe us. Why do you think that is? Her daughter, um, B.J.

[Voice breaking] Was very, very special to me. Can you elaborate? Um… you know, I’ve heard it said that, um, if you want a true test of someone’s character, it’s not in taking stock of their friends. It’s taking stock of their rivals. So, if I have walked through this life with bobbie spencer as my worthy adversary, then I guess I’m one very lucky woman. You know, you were right. Well, not that I don’t love hearing that, but about what? You’re my best friend’s daughter. And it was no accident that you and I never became close, because I was there when you first came to port charles. You destroyed bobbie’s life. And not for nothing, tony was my family, too. So you didn’t just break up a marriage. It was two people that I considered to be my home base. I never thought of it like that. But I do. When bobbie was so distraught about the affair you had with tony, it was my shoulder that she cried on. And it was really hard for me to watch my friend have her heart shattered. So, yes, I think I’ve had a little bit of resentment. And as I say that out loud, it feels a little embarrassing ’cause it was decades ago. I know that bobbie forgave you because you’re her daughter, but for me, it was hard to just let go because I’ve always had this protective streak for my best friend. And I am so sorry. Don’t be.

[ Sighs ] I get it. And, you know, I’m not blameless in this distance between us. I’m close to maxie, and… you were gone a lot. And I saw what that did to her. Then you came back, and maxie forgave you. And I judged you. I get that, too. Well, if bobbie can forgive you and maxie can forgive me, maybe it’s high time that we forgive each other. I like that idea.

[ Both laugh ] Well, who knows? Maybe this was part of your mom’s big plan. To find a way to bring her daughter and her best friend a little bit closer. That would be just like her, wouldn’t it? Oh, yeah, she did like to meddle.

[ Laughs ] She did like to meddle. Well, I think that maybe… we should lean on each other. Few people were as close to bobbie as we were. Here we go. We have a new tire. Yes. Shall we, partner? We shall.

[ Chuckles ]

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I didn’t go into detail at the funeral because it wasn’t the time or the place, but when I was a teenager and fairly new to port charles, I was sexually assaulted. And bobbie came to me and she took care of me, because that’s who she was — kind and compassionate and always ready to offer her empathy. Oh, um, you know, my sons don’t know about my attack. Do you think that we can just keep this in the spirit of bobbie’s kindness and leave out the details of my past? Yes, of course. I totally understand. Okay. Thank you. Yeah. Anyway, um, at the time of my assault, I was living with my grandmother, and she did not know how to deal with that. Bobbie: When a woman has been raped, she needs very special, very specific attention paid to her feelings — because she’s been traumatized — and her body — because she may have been hurt. That’s the most important thing. I came prepared for any eventuality because I promised my nephew I would take good care of you. I was really confused. But bobbie never made me feel ashamed. I’m glad she was there to help you. Yeah. Yeah, me too. She was the one who told me, even though I had survived something traumatic, that I was the one in charge of how I let that define me. And she offered me love and support. And it inspired me to send that love back out into the world by helping others. When I was younger, I thought I was gonna be a painter ’cause I loved to paint. I still love to paint, but my true passion became healing others, just like it was bobbie’S. I never take for granted walking across G.H.’S 10th floor that I’m walking in her footsteps. Well, we now have cellphone service, just in time to not need gps. Well, this is definitely the right address. Well, nothing to do now but knock on the door. Alright. Let’s do this. Mm-hmm. Any noise inside? Can’t hear anything. Knock again. Cornelia? Cornelia, please open up. We’re here to help you. We’re friends. Cornelia — hi. Are you cornelia? Who wants to know? Uh, well, we’re friends. We’re friends. And — and we came to take you someplace safe.

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Oh, please, please don’t do that, please don’t do that! I-I have a picture on the phone in my pocket that I can prove that we’re friends. I don’t care who you claim to be. Oh, please — I’m not going back! Cornelia, I promise you it’s okay. How do you know my name? How did you know I was here? Because we were sent by a friend. We were. And we’re here to help you. We are. I promise you, you’re safe. That’s bobbie’s necklace. Why are you wearing it? Because bobbie’s my mom. Bobbie’s my mom, and I have a picture of us together on my phone. Can I pull my phone out of my pocket? Yes. Slowly. Okay. Okay.

[ Voice breaking ] I don’t understand. Bobbie was supposed to meet me here. Why didn’t she come? Bobbie died. I’m so sorry that my mom had you waiting here. I’m so sorry. But we want you to know that we know your story and you’re safe now. I promise you that. And I can back up everything carly just said because bobbie is my best friend. You can trust her daughter just like you can trust bobbie.

[ Sobbing ]

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh, dear. Where’s my phone? Alright. Oh, it’s felicia. Hey, felicia. Yes, go. You know the favor that you and robert called in? I think we’re ready for it now. I can’t believe you went to all that trouble to arrange that so I could speak to some people that love bobbie. It’s not like I had to twist anyone’s arm. I mean, everyone you spoke with loves bobbie. We all miss her so much. No. Are you kidding me? The toughest part now is gonna be deciding which stories to include. There were so many. You’re gonna send me a copy when it’s done, right? Oh, yeah, of course. And I just have to say, it’s been really great getting to know you, maxie. Well, I hope you’re staying in town for a while. I mean, I was hoping we could hang out. I think we have a lot in common. Yeah. Yeah, I think so, too. Um, but my bosses said I could only stay in port charles for so long. Ugh, those kind of bosses are the worst. But I promise you, you’ll be seeing me around. Okay. Don’t forget to send me that article.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh, brighton. Hang on. It’s my mom. Hello? Mom?

[ Indistinct conversations ] Here they are. Mom! I’m so glad you’re okay! Carly? Yeah? Ohh, why don’t you let me check out that cut? Oh, thank you. That would be great. Okay. Um… I’ll… so, robert and anna told me what you’ve been up to.

[ Inhales sharply ] Ow. Sounds like quite the adventure.

[ Groans ] Really went out of your way to help a stranger. Yeah. Well, my mom is the one who helped cornelia. You know, uh, felicia and I just got her across the finish line. Well, either way, I’m sure your mom is very proud of you. Alright. You are good to go. Ohh. Sorry. Thanks.

[ Chuckles ] You know, um… you know how you offered, uh, to paint a new sign for kelly’s? Yes. Offer still stands. I have something else in mind. My mom’s alzheimer’s never changed how much we love her. Dryness and frizz that keeps coming back,l cool jhas a bubble around him. Brings you and your cat… closer together.Over the last few days. Reduces nerve discomfort

in as little as 14 days. Now I can help again. Feel the difference with nervive. Maxie, what’s going on? Oh. I thought you would have slept in after all the international travel you’ve done over the last few days. Yeah, well, I’m jet-lagged for sure. You didn’t have to let me sleep in your bed last night. After what you and carly pulled off? Completing bobbie’s last rescue? You guys are heroes to me. Giving up my bed was the least I could do. Well, I appreciate it. What are you searching for? You remember that journalist from amsterdam — angela brighton? Well, she gave me her business card, and I wanted to e-mail her, let her know that you and carly found the woman bobbie was helping. I thought that would be a great ending to her article, you know? But I can’t find her business card anywhere. Did you possibly throw it out? No, no. Absolutely not. I-I remember putting it in my wallet, but it’s not in there. I seriously can’t find it, mom. I’m starting to think it disappeared. Well, maybe you can track her down online. You know her name, you know the organization that she works for. I did that already. There’s no mention of her online anywhere. Well, maybe it’s a different spelling. I suppose I could have spelled it incorrectly. Yeah. Well, let me help. I’ll start tracking brighton down. Haven’t you done enough sleuthing for the week? It’s just a phone call. Hardly life in the fast lane. I’ll see you soon. Okay. Mwah!

[ Sighs ] Well, what does everyone think? It’s beautiful, elizabeth. Yeah. Really. I love it. I think the people of port charles are gonna love it. It’s perfect. It’s perfect. It’s so perfect. I mean, this place has always been a comfort to everyone and a safe haven for anyone who needs it. And now that our mom’s gone, people need to know that that’s still true. Hello. Is this the associated press in amsterdam? Woman: Yes it is. How can I help you? I’m hoping to get a message to one of your reporters — angela brighton.

I’m sorry. Who? Angela brighton. She was doing a profile on my best friend, bobbie spencer, who unfortunately passed away while she was visiting your city.

I’m sorry, ma’am. I’ve been here for years, and nobody by that name has ever worked here. I got to go. Need to catch my flight. I hate that you have to leave. Please don’t be a stranger. Please. I won’T. I love you. Love you, too. Hey. Hey. You know, people are looking for you. Your tip helped my sister and felicia save the day. I would love to celebrate with them, but I’ve got to go back home. Well, thank you. For everything. Anytime… champ.

[ Exhales sharply ] I’m not hungry and I’m not tired. And I want my mommy and daddy right now. I want to go home. Oh! Oh, my god. Brighton was barbara jean.

[ Laughs ] I don’t understand. Brighton is a journalist. How can she not have any online presence?

[ Sighs ] B.J.’S heart.

[ Breathing heavily ] B.J.

[ Sobbing ] Carly, would you like some company? Thank you. I, um… I think I want to spend some time by myself. Okay, sweetheart.

[ Sniffles ] Yeah.

[ Door opens ] Oh, mom. You lived such an incredible life. And you’re an amazing woman. I hope I brought you some peace… …because that’s what you gave me. And everyone else. Carly: I want you to know that I’m really grateful for the relationship we have now. Me too. And you did it — a nursing degree… I graduated at the top of my class! …A family… you were the little girl that I prayed for, except you went even beyond my wildest expectations. A grateful heart I love you, B.J. Finally home

[ Monitor beeping ] You want to forget the good times as well as the bad because you think you can’t go on, but you can. I did. I did because I know B.J. Goes on in you. Love stays the same bobbie: Luke, this is your sister, barbara jean. You call me right now. And I believe bobbie. That all these things luke is gone.

[ Sobbing ] No, he’s not. Come on. He can’t be gone. I know, honey. Woman: This amazing, beautiful woman has been helping people for the past 45 years. My daughter needs me. And I am here for you. We’ve had a number of flings over the years. Tell me about it, scott. Bobbie spencer, will you marry me? Scott, are you insane?! Bobbie, how could you be mean to your pal? Sorry, scott. Nothing personal. Well, we’ve still got kelly’s and we’ve got our friendship, and I hope you — you don’t forget that. As the whole world changes love stays the same inside and I believe that all these things okay. Will always be a part of a grateful heart

[ Crying ] Ooh, ooh, ooh you’ll always be a part of this grateful heart

[ Heartbeat pounding ] Carly: You should be so proud of yourself. I’m extremely proud of you, mom. Bobbie: Thank you, honey.

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uncle lucas. When did you get in? About an hour ago. We’re so glad you’re here. I’m so sorry. Me too. Maxie: It was really nice of cody to ask you to help him in the stables today. Promise me when you get home, no fighting with your sister? I promise, mom.

[ Crying ] Alright.

[ Speaks indistinctly ] How are we gonna do this? I don’t know. But we will. Yeah.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. I’m sorry, I’m sorry. Hello? Elizabeth? Hey. I didn’t call you so you would come over. I just wanted you to know what happened. Well, what did happen? Last night’s storm must have knocked it down.

[ Sighs ] Oh, god. My mom told me that aunt ruby had this made. I didn’t know that. Yeah, it was hand-painted. I mean, the thing lasted for decades. I can handle this. The funeral is soon. Why don’t you go be with your family? Today of all days, you know? I can paint you a new sign. It can be something similar or you can pick something new. No, no, you don’t have to do that. Really. I would be honored. Really? Yeah. Yeah. Kelly’s means so much to this community. Just like bobbie did. Just like she always will. Hey, there you are. I’m sorry. I, um, I had to take care of something. Is everything okay? It will be. Yeah. How you doing, mom? I’m taking it minute by minute. You can take it second by second if you need to. I know I am. Did I tell you how good it is to see you? Once or twice. Hey, I’m gonna check in with the priest and make sure he’s got everything set. Okay? Yeah. Thank — thank you. Okay. Are you ready, mom? No. We’re here for you, mom. And I’m here for you, too. All of you, you know?

[ Sighs ] Um…okay. Okay. Yeah.

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Hey. All good? Yeah. Everything’s set. Thanks for doing that. Absolutely. Are you kidding? I just… I wish I could do more for all of you. I am so sorry. Thank you. Thank you. How are you doing? I’m sorry. That was a pretty dumb question to ask. Um… your mom was an incredible person. I know lulu thought really highly of her. My mom felt the same about lulu. Thank you guys for coming. Oh, come on, where else would we be? Yeah. Hey. Hey. How are you holding up? I know it’s a dumb question, but… um… I’m hanging in there. I loved bobbie. I’m gonna miss her. Me too. Me too.

[ Sighs ] Bobbie’s with barbara jean and tony now. I know that should give me comfort. But you wish she were here. So much. Bobbie always said she felt like bj and uncle tony were her guardian angels. I feel that way, too. You do? Yeah, especially with bj. Sometimes I have what I feel is a memory, but I know it can’t be. I wasn’t even conscious. What kind of memory? Being in the hospital. Uncle tony listening to bj’s heart in my chest. I mean, it feels…so real. I can even feel the weight of his head on my chest. I think you do remember. How? Well, doctors and nurses, they tell us this all the time, don’t they? I’m sure bobbie would have agreed that even if the patient is out, they’re not unaware of their surroundings. That’s why they encourage us to talk to them. Yeah. Tony did listen to that beautiful heart of yours. What a blessing that you carry that moment with you. Should we go in? Yeah. Sorry I’m late. Monica wasn’t feeling well and it took me a minute to convince her to stay home. Okay, I’m just… I’m glad you’re here. Of course I’m here. I loved bobbie very much. And I know that you loved her even more. I’m going to miss your mother so incredibly much. Thank you so much for offering to give the eulogy. I mean, it means so much to us. She was like a sister to me. I just hope I can do her justice. You will. Trina: Hey. I’m so sorry about your grandmother. Thank you. We weren’t technically related, but bobbie was always good to me. Bobbie was good to everyone. Unless you got on her bad side, then watch out. Loyal to the core. Sounds like somebody else I know. Carly. Yes. I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s port charles’s loss, really. Thank you. And I’m really glad that you were helping my mom handle luke’s affairs. Well, I don’t think your mom thought it was helping. I think she thought I was just getting in the way.

[ Laughs ] I’m really glad you were there. Then I am too. Your mother was a force to be reckoned with. Fiercely loyal to the people she loved. Luke especially. I had admired her immensely for that. Uh, no, I am not getting into it with you today. Not here, not today. That’s not why I approached you. It’s not? Whatever’s going on between us, bobbie transcends that. Yes, she does. Luke loved his sister. She was his ride — ride or die. And he was hers. So how about you and I, just for today, we call a truce for bobbie? For bobbie. I never pegged you as the religious type. I’m not. I’m honoring bobbie’s spirit, which was incandescent. She was an angel on this earth. The way she helped me through all that… kiefer stuff. It was a nightmare and I wouldn’t have gotten through it without her. That goes for both of us. Bobbie: My father physically abused me, and eventually I pulled myself out of that pit and I became a nurse and I got married. And it was respectable, except my husband beat me, too. I’m sorry. It had become a pattern, but I didn’t recognize it. But how could I possibly have not known that? We all do the best we can. And now more than ever, your daughter needs that smart, positive, independent woman to look up to.

[ Sighs ] A good lesson for all of us. Pay it forward. Hey, what are you up to? Uh… I was — I’m trying to jot something down to say. I speak for a living. So let me ask you something. Okay. Why is it someone that I cared so much about… I’m just coming up empty?

[ Sighs ] Anna, do you know that woman? No, I don’t recognize her at all. It’s not really a surprise, though, is it? Given the amount of patients and people that bobbie helped over the years, we can’t possibly know them all.

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Keep life simple god, we are gathered here today as friends and family of our loved one who departed from this world recently and came into your presence. Let the love that you showered upon bobbie during her life fill this service. Help us to learn how to love others unconditionally, as bobbie did when she was with us here on earth. In jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Amen. Amen. When I first met bobbie, I was just a candy striper, and she was a nurse at general hospital. And over the years, we went through an awful lot together. We were not just sisters-in-law. We were friends, real friends, the kind who would always show up for each other. And getting to know bobbie, getting to be in her orbit was truly an honor because she touched so many lives. I can feel the love in the room that she shared with you. And I think that it’s fair to say that — that bobbie spencer was someone who really led with her heart. And she — she loved without the obstruction of skepticism. I also believe that she was the most unfailingly positive person that I’ve ever met in my life. I mean, she always had a smile on, right? For everyone, no matter what kind of day she was having. But also, she was not afraid to fight for the things that she believed in. I think when we were young, she certainly had the tendency to fight with people. But I think that changed as she got older and she began to fight for people. She had a knack of seeing the good in absolutely everyone. Even if she had to dig really deep to find it. Do you know how special that is? How rare that is? And we all got to experience it. We got to experience her. And bobbie spencer was an experience.

[ Laughs ] One that I will truly miss. I’m, uh… I’m at a loss for words… which is, uh, rare for me. How do you memorialize somebody as complicated as bobbie? Hell. Look at her friends. The aztec princess over there. Ragtag lawyer like me and… fitness guru richard simmons.

[ Light laughter ] Bobbie was the best of everything. She was kind. She was sweet. Generous. She was a nurse. I loved her. It’s only today that I realized that we were meant to be best friends, and she did that. I’m gonna miss you, bobbie… with everything I got. It’s no secret that bobbie grew up with a lot of trauma. But instead of letting that break her or hold her back, she harnessed it. She took all of that negative energy and she turned it into strength and wisdom and ultimately into something healing because that’s who bobbie was. She was a healer. She helped me through some really difficult times, and I know for a fact I’m not the only one. You can ask anyone at the hospital. You can ask anyone in this church, and if you were new or lost or just struggling to find your path, who was the first person to offer their hand to help? All: Bobbie. Right. Bobbie. It’s a legacy I will do my very best to continue. And I hope to make her proud. I want to thank you… for being here today. My mom was a wonderful woman. We had a very unique relationship in that we didn’t meet until we were adults. I mean, don’t get me wrong, my mom was A…wonderful mother, but she wasn’t the mother who raised me. And she wasn’t the mother to check for monsters under the bed, you know? She was the mother who mentored me and who understood me… …who made room in her heart for me and taught me how to make room in mine. When I came to port charles, I was a mess. I was a schemer and… not in a good place. And, um, there were two people who changed that in me, and, um, bobbie was one of them. I didn’t realize how powerful true acceptance was. I mean, forgiveness, you know, I mean, bobbie gave me that, but acceptance, you know? She said I was her daughter and that I was a spencer and that she was going to love me and that she would believe in me no matter what. She said she was never gonna take my crap, but she was always gonna be by my side. She was.

[ Sighs ] Look, I know on the surface, you know, we were very different, but, um, you didn’t have to scratch too deep to see that we were very much alike. And I see her every time I look at my kids. I do. I mean, the way you stand up for yourselves, the way you accept and care about the people around you, how you try so hard not to go after the bad, but you go after the good. I mean, I’m still working on that one, but I’m gonna keep trying, mom. I love you, bobbie jean spencer. The world’s a very different place without you.

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Should we head out? I’d like to stay a little bit longer, if that’s okay. Yeah, mom, take all the time you need. I’ll be right back. Hi. I saw you at the back of the chapel. Um, were you friends with bobbie? More like we worked together. Uh, angela brighton, a reporter for the ap. I’m doing a story on your friend. What kind of story? I’m so sorry. Thank you, felix. Your mother was one of the best people I ever met. Yeah, I thought she was pretty great, too. She was greater than great. Keep thinking about the nurses’ ball, how much fun I had performing with her every year. Bobbie was tireless. The choreographer would physically leave the building and she’d be like, “we don’t need him. Let’s do it one more time.”

[ Both laughing ] I’m sure everybody loved that. Yeah, but we did because she wasn’t annoying or obnoxious about it. She was just her usual upbeat and energetic self. Yeah, she wanted everybody to be their best. Every year, something would inevitably go wrong convincing us it wasn’t gonna work this time, but bobbie would insist that it would. And, of course, it did. A real team player… your mom. I’m really gonna miss her. We all are. Yeah. Thank you for sharing that with me. Thank you for sharing her with us. It was a beautiful service. Thank you. And thank you for being such a great friend to my mom. She was really lucky to have you. I’m the lucky one. Hey, I’m — I’m sorry to interrupt. Oh, you never interrupt. Okay. Hello. I’m very sorry for your loss. Were you a friend of my mom’s? Maxie: Um, yes. And we have something important to tell you. Carly: Okay, I don’t mean to offend you, but I don’t want the press making a mockery of my mother’s death. I just can’t do that. And I completely understand that. Just hear her out, carly. Trust me. Okay? Yeah. First off, your mother told me a lot about you. Wait, back up. How do you know bobbie? I was recently stationed at the ap bureau in amsterdam, which is when I started writing the profile on bobbie and the work she was doing there. The work she was doing there? She was helping settle her brother’s affairs. She was doing that, but she was also devoting her time to a charity organization. What kind of organization? A rescue one. Your mother was helping young women escape human trafficking.

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Human trafficking? That’s dangerous. I’m sorry. How did my mother get involved in this? Don’t worry. She was volunteering at a nonprofit. She wasn’t out on the front lines, but she did use her time and resources to help women all over europe travel to the states and apply for asylum. So they could get a better life. Just like bobbie did. Yeah. Your mother did confide in me about her teenage years. When she was a prostitute. I also know that she was too young to make that choice. Bobbie herself was trafficked. Of course, they weren’t calling it that back then. But it’s finally being acknowledged for the abuse that it was. Bobbie told me she had a reckoning with her past over the last few years. She did. She was using her pain to heal others. Of course she did. Your mother’s volunteer work played a small but pivotal role in helping those women escape, which is why I wanted to write the article. So she agreed to speak with you? Unfortunately, she couldn’t say much without risking exposing both the victims and her contact. Contact? There was a point person within the organization that aided in the actual journey to the U.S. However, right before she passed, bobbie did tell me that she was in the process of arranging asylum for someone. Is that usually very complicated? Normally, no. She would just find a safe place for them to stay while the paperwork was being completed. But in this case, she was really worried for the girl’s safety. People were looking for her, so she was trying to find a way to get her to the states sooner. Do you know if the woman got here? I wish I knew. I’m sorry, I, um, I need some air. Excuse me.

[ Sighs ] Oh, my god! Oh, my god. Are you okay? I knew there was something going on. Why would it take so long for my mom to settle luke’s affairs? Why?! Leave it to bobbie to find a way to save the world as her side hustle. What about the latest victim? I mean, does she escape? Does she even know my mom passed away? Well, who would we ask? Without bobbie’s contact, we have no lead to go off of. We have one. Thank you for coming. I know it’s been a long day. Please come in. Well, especially for you. It was a lovely tribute to your mother. I hope you found some peace in it. I did, yeah. I’m — I’m really glad you were there. Well…luke thought the world of your mother and I wouldn’t have missed it. At least they’re together now. Ha. I’d like to think so. So what’s this about? I need your help.

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I know there’s nothing that I can say that can make this easy for you. But I love you so much. If maxie makes it through this, frisco and I have you and tony to thank.

[ Chuckles ] Mom, what are you doing out here in the cold? I was just thinking about bobbie and how she was always there for me and never expected anything in return. I hope she knows that I would have done anything for her. I’m sure she did. I know she did. You have really kind eyes. Has anyone ever told you that? Empathy is part of the job. Well, I’m gonna walk home. Are you sure? This is yours. I can give you a ride. No, I just want to spend some time by myself. Okay. Text me when you get there? Okay. I love you, sweet girl. I love you, too, mom. You know you’re my “everything good,” right? Just like georgie and james and bailey lu are yours. I know. It was nice to meet you. You as well. You and your mother have a really special bond. Yeah. She’s the best. I feel the same way about mine. Wow. Here I thought I was taking something off of bobbie’s plate by going to amsterdam. Little did I know, she had a whole other platter. Human trafficking? Yeah. I mean, it makes sense, given my mom’s history and her complicated relationship with ruby and luke. Luke loved your mother. I know. And he went above and beyond to always protect her. Yes. He, um, protected her in his own way. Come on. I mean, he didn’t go to the police. He could have stopped it, tracy. Back then, the person who would have gotten into trouble is your mother. They didn’t know better then. They did…deep down. And if they didn’t, they sure as hell should have. I can’t argue with you there. I just want to know that the woman my mom was trying to help is safe. I can see this is important to you. It is. It is because I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to my mom. And I just want to finish what she started. What can I do to help? Well, I mean, you were with her for a month. So did, um, did she mention her contact at this organization? I told you. I knew nothing about this other life that she was leading. But did a name keep popping up? Something that she just passed off as other business? She didn’t confide anything. She did mention some cabin in ontario that luke had, but really, she just couldn’t wait to get rid of me. Now I know why. Well, did she go off on her own a lot? She did all the time, and actually, I — I followed her and she was at a cafe up the street from luke’s, and I think she went there often. Well, what was the name of the cafe? You’re going to amsterdam… uh-huh. …Tonight? Yeah. Mom, grandma’s funeral was only a few hours ago. Aren’t you exhausted? Well, if I get on the overnight flight, I can sleep on the plane. And I can get there late tomorrow. Sounds like you’ve made up your mind about this. I have. Well, then I’m going with you. No, no, no, no. Carly, it could be dangerous. Look, I’m only going there so I can find my mom’s contact at the volunteer organization. I’m also gonna need you to look out for donna and avery, too. Okay? Of course. But are you sure you need to do this? Guys. Come on. My mom’s upbringing was less than ideal. Okay? There was a lot of pain, a lot of abuse, and she worked really hard to break this cycle. But clearly, she was searching for peace. And if I can help her find that, even in death… I’m so proud of you. Yeah, I’m proud of you, too. But nobody will be prouder than bobbie.

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I really admire your dedication coming all this way to finish your article on bobbie. It was totally worth the trip. After hearing the tributes at the funeral and listening to you and your mom talk about bobbie, I have a more complete picture of who she was. I can do better than that. How so? Well, there are countless people in port charles who bobbie has helped. I think you should talk to some of them. I would love to hear from anyone who would share their memories of bobbie with me. Okay. How long are you here for? My flight’s supposed to leave tomorrow night. Tell you what, meet me back here tomorrow morning and I promise you won’t be disappointed. Do you have room for one more? Oh, felicia. What — I spoke with drew, and he said that you had a lead on bobbie’s contact in amsterdam. I’d like to come with you. Oh, um, I, you know, that — that won’t be necessary. So what’s your plan? To camp out at the cafe and ask every person who enters if they know who bobbie’s associate is? I haven’t got that far yet. Let me help you. I-I know that I’ve been out of the P.I. Game for a minute, and you and I have never been particularly close. But, bobbie — her life gave me meaning. And she literally gave life to my daughter. I owe her everything, carly, and I’d really like to give her this one last gift. Well, we better get going.

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I got here as soon as I could. I’m sorry. You’re probably — you know, I’m probably the last person you want to see. I should have kept my distance. I’ll keep my distance. Uh, can you just give everybody my condolences? S-see ya later. Sonny. Ah, detective falconeri. Here I am, per your invitation. Or, should I say, your insistence. I’m a busy woman, you know. I’m prepping for a new show at the gallery. Well, I’m sorry to interrupt your evening, ava, but I thought you might like to know that the person who broke into wyndemere is here and they’ve confessed. Well, an honest thief. How about that? Well, why do I need to be here, though, if they’ve confessed? Esme. Esme, stop pacing and sit down. Look, I know you’re nervous, but you’re doing the right thing by coming forward and admitting that you were the one who broke into wyndemere. Am I? I mean, ava despises me, laura. But you’re not doing this for ava. You’re doing it for yourself. Come and sit. You know…you are taking responsibility for your own actions, honey, and I know that seems daunting right now, but once you’ve told the truth, you’re gonna feel so much better. Yeah, well, not if ava demands my head.

[ Door opens ] Knock, knock. You busy? Dumb question. You’re always busy. I mean, I-I don’t want to bother you. You’re not bothering me, gregory. It was transformative. It was probably the most transformative moment of my — actually, I’m really glad you’re here. You’re really a great candidate for the surgery. I’m so glad you submitted him. He’s stabilized to the point of no movement or sensation in his legs, and he has seven centimeters of healthy spinal cord below the injury. Mm, dr. Martell, I’ve been meaning to ask you, how many patients have undergone this surgery at this point? As you know, we’re still early in clinical trials. Yes, yes, I know, but how many operations have you had since curtis was accepted? We’ve had 25 patients so far. Okay. And of those, how many were successful? Three so far. Curtis is lucky portia was able to get him into that trial. Yeah, but it’s only been six months since he was shot. Curtis — he’s still healing physically and emotionally. What if the procedure doesn’t work? What if it does? We need to stay positive here for curtis. It’s curtis I’m thinking about. You remember how depressed he was after he learned about his prognosis? I’d just hate to see him fall back into that. Damn it, stella. The man’s about to go under the knife. This is not the time for doubt. If you can’t be all in, then don’t be here at all! Excuse me! Why are you glad to see me? Aside from my editorial wizardry and sparkling disposition, of course.

[ Chuckles ] No, because I wanted to show you these. Check this out. Look at us. Look at us. Look at me. Yeah. We’re — we’re jumping out of a plane. Yeah, I saw the photos. I-I didn’t feel the need to print them out. They’re not exactly flattering…of me. You — you look fantastic. Nice save. All right. I have a thought. Hear me out. I say we get certified. I say we learn to jump solo. That way we don’t have to have somebody strapped to our back, right? You in? Uh… as tempting as that is, I’m — I’m gonna have to pass. Once is enough for me, and I have more on my list. But I really appreciate you diving into the blue with me. Or the purple twilight, as it were. It was my pleasure, really. And mine. And on that note, I think we need to talk about what happened on the tarmac. Oh, the kiss. Right. Y-yeah, I was, uh — I was wondering if — if you’d bring that up. How could I not? It’S… it’s all I can think about. Ava, thank you so much for coming. Listen, it would mean a lot to both of us if you would just be willing to hear esme out. We’re hoping that we can, uh, come to some sort of agreement without having to go before a judge. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. If esme has a tale to tell, I’m more than willing to listen. But for her sake, it had better be convincing. How did you know I was here? Did you go by the house first? No, just the opposite. I-I thought I’d check here first. Maybe, you know — I saw that kelly’s was closed and the light was on, I figured you’d be in here. I thought about opening up. I-I, um… I couldn’t do it, you know. Not before the memorial service. If there’s anything you need, anything I can do for you, don’t hesitate. Drew’s taking care of a lot. Lucas is helping him. How are the kids? Oh. Michael and josslyn are heartbroken, you know. They’re doing the best they can. I haven’t told donna and avery. Bobbie was wonderful to those girls.

[ Chuckles ] They used to have sleepovers and make breakfast. How am I gonna tell them she’s gone? Granddad? You okay? I had no right to lose my temper like that. I got to apologize to stella. Without a doubt. But first, why don’t you — why don’t you tell me what’s going on with you? I’m a hypocrite, grandson. A hypocrite. Stella was just saying e-everything I’ve been trying not to say out loud. But? I’m terrified, man. Terrified. All I can think about is the last time curtis was on that operating table, when his heart stopped. What if something else goes wrong? I’d rather have my son in a wheelchair… than not at all. I should have never been so negative. If curtis and portia are okay with this procedure, then who am i to second-guess them? I’m here. My role is to be supportive. That’s what family’s for. Curtis is gonna have that surgery, and we’re gonna be here when he comes out and wakes up and see him through his recovery, no matter what the outcome. What is going on with you? Aunt stella… I did something terrible. As you know, three of my patients have had great success — with therapy, of course. But I have to be clear — I can’t make assurances. You’re preparing us. You’re preparing us for the possibility that it might not work. And reminding you that there are risks for complications. I want you to review the medical liability waiver. It details the risks of complications and continuation of paralysis, infection, leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. Okay, doc, we, uh — we went over all the risk factors in our consultation. We’re fully aware. And, uh, we signed all the paperwork, right, babe? I’ll give you a minute. Uh, but, dr. Robinson, if you’re having second thoughts, now’s the last chance to voice them. Before my doctor and I chose breztri for my copd, you don’t have to talk to the girls alone. You were there, you know, with me when we had to tell avery about my dad. And I mean, donna was too little to remember, but avery knew mike.

[ Chuckles ] She was crazy about him. It was a hard conversation. Uh… but you were there for me. I’m gonna be there for you. The girls are resilient. They’re gonna be okay. Yeah. Yeah. I’m just concerned about you. I mean, how are you doing? It’s my mom. Yeah. It’s my mom, and I — it hurts and I can’t breathe, so I came here because I wanted to be closer to her. And I just miss her so much. Yeah, I get it, I get it. Bobbie was a force of nature.

[ Both laugh ] She wasn’t always my biggest fan, but she was fair-minded and she just welcomed everybody who came in to kelly’S. Yeah. She liked you. She liked you because you were friends with luke and you were his occasional business partner, so that got you into her good graces, you know? She didn’t want you to be with me. S-she didn’t want me near the danger that came with you. Yeah. And she didn’t like how volatile we were together. And she didn’t want to see her daughter hurt. But I ran straight towards you. I think more so, she wanted her daughter to have a happy life. And I think she doubted that you could have A… happy life with me. Curtis suffered a cardiac event during an emergency surgery. The surgical team had to go in and remove the bullet from curtis’ spine as quickly as they could, so he was barely stabilized. This elective surgery is entirely different. It’s planned with a highly specialized team, and, granted, there’s just no comparison and way less risk. But there’s still risk. Right? Paris? Yes. I submitted myself on a whim, and spencer convinced me to go. Actually… he’s coming with me. Oh. And I’ve always dreamed to study at the sorbonne. Well, can you defer? Uh, I can ask, but I’m not optimistic. And next year, it’ll be my — my senior year. And so I have to be at pcu for my final year. Uh-huh. So… yeah, that’s what’s happening with me. Okay, I understand. You have a hard choice to make. I mean, how could you possibly run off to paris when part of you is saying that you need to stay here and help curtis through his recovery? Yeah. But I know what i would do. Well, I gu ess chalk it upto a lot of adrenaline, a lot of exuberance. It surprised me. I mean, I certainly wasn’t expecting that to happen.

[ Chuckles ] Neither was I. Not to say I hadn’t thought about it before. I mean, you’re an engaging and intelligent woman, alexis. You — you keep me honest and on my toes. You hold me to a higher standard, and you make me want to reach it. Not to mention you’re extremely easy on the eyes.

[ Chuckles ] I am…flattered.

[ Both chuckle ] You certainly keep your cards close to the vest. Never would have guessed that. So, what comes next? An apology. I told myself I was ok with my moderate to severe rheumatoid arthrthinking. I never should have kissed you. Like I said, it was, you know, just… the adrenaline rush, right? It — it — we don’t have to make it more than that. No, you’re — you’re getting defensive. I-I’m getting — I’m not defensive. Maybe I’m defensive. You’re the one who’s standing there apologizing for a kiss that I reciprocated, by the way. It’s not like you dragged me into the cave by my hair. No, yours was a sympathy kiss. Is that what you think? Tell me this. Would you have gone skydiving if I wasn’t sick? Probably not. Neither would I. 10 years ago, the idea never would have crossed my mind. I did it now because now was my last chance. I won’t be around in 10 years. Well, maybe not even five.

[ Sighs ] Which brings me to that kiss. Would you have kissed me back if you didn’t know that I was running out of time? That’s impossible to answer. I can’t unknow what I know. And I-I can’t tell you my feelings under hypothetical circumstances. You have als, and that directly led to us jumping out of a plane, which led directly to that kiss. I never should have put you in that position. I really hope you can forgive me. I get the feeling you want to call it off. Do you? I can’t be the one to decide whether or not you have the surgery. Ultimately, babe, this is — this is your decision. We make our decisions together, which means we both have input. Now what’s yours? I don’t really want to — to burden you with this. Honey, the burden — the burden is knowing that you’re holding back. I want to know what you’re thinking. Up until now, I have been looking at this as the clinician. And as a doctor, I would have no reservations recommending this surgery because it has the best outcome for a recovery. But now…now I’m not looking at it as a doctor. I’m looking at this as your wife. As your wife, I’m — I’m scared. Bottom line is that it comes down to curtis. He’s strong-willed and determined. So if he wants to walk again and he’s willing to do the hard work of rehabilitation, I think — I-I think he deserves that chance. I’ll still breathe a lot easier when he’s out of surgery. We all will. Come on, come here. Oh, grandson. Well, I guess I better get started on that apology. Everything okay with you and aunt stella? We’re fine. Both suffering from nerves, that’s all. Plain and simple. Hmm. Look, I know. I know family comes first, so I can go to paris some other time. Did those words come out of my mouth? No. Exactly. Trina, go to paris. We — we’ll be fine. Listen, sweetheart, I have been where you are. I gave up a lot to raise thomas and curtis when they were kids, but stepping in then was the right thing to do. No regrets. But I always will wonder what might have been had I had the freedom to go after my dreams and ambitions. But the sacrifice that you made, wouldn’t it be selfish of me if I didn’t make the same sacrifice? These are very different circumstances. At the time, I was all irene had. Yeah, there were other relatives around, but nobody knew those boys like I did. That was my choice. But now it’s different with curtis. First of all, he’s a grown man, and he’s got a lot of family around him — marshall, portia, tj, me. We got this. Girl, you better go to paris and have a wonderful, life-changing experience.

[ Chuckling ] Oh. All I knew was that last christmas, I was pregnant and locked in a tower by his father, and I couldn’t even remember that. Suddenly, I was desperate to get my memories back. So I thought that if I went to wyndemere, then maybe I’d remember something. And if I did, maybe I’d unlock another memory, you know, some point in my life where I wasn’t so alone or someone cared for me… loved me. Look, maybe I-I wasn’t thinking straight, but I thought that if I returned to wyndemere, then I might get something back. But it wasn’t right, ava. And I am so sorry for invading your space. Why didn’t you just ask ava if you could have access to wyndemere? Well, considering what I know of our history… I didn’t think ava’d allow it, especially if she thought I was, you know, trying to remember my past. Is that what you want? To return to form? No. Look, I have heard more than enough about the kind of person that I used to be. But all I want is to be the best mom I can be to ace and to be worthy of everyone’s trust. And in addition to proving that she’s a reliable and good mother, she’s also taken a job. She’s working at the invader now for alexis davis. So, did breaking into my home achieve the desired result? Did you remember? Just tell the truth. I still don’t know who I am. I am just as lost as ever. My mother and I went back and forth about you so many times over the years. Hmm. But my mind was made up, and she accepted it. And she accepted you. With a raised eyebrow and a sharp eye on me all the time.

[ Laughs ] All the time. Yeah. But still she — she welcomed you into the family. I mean, how could she not? You’re the father of her grandchildren. And she loved them fiercely, so how could she not love you? I cared about her. I-I never wanted to let her down.

[ Chuckles ] Every time we got divorced, she never once said, “I told you so.” She was the most sensitive and open-minded person I have ever met. She was always willing to change her mind about someone. Bobbie accepted people for who they were. I mean, she never tried to talk anybody into being something they weren’T. Yeah. That’s why she was so loved. But, you know, it’s harder to accept certain people than other people. Yeah. But I’m sure she was very relieved when you and drew got together.

[ Chuckles ] She was happy for me. I tell you, thank god drew showed up when he did when he came back, because, um, it was bad. It was a really, really bad night, especially when… nina showed up. My husband and I have never been more active. Shingles doesn’t care. I go to spin classes with my coworkers.

Good for you,

shingles doe I figure you don’t want to talk about nina. I don’T. I don’T. But do you need to talk about nina? No. Look, um…I realize that drew and i weren’t the only ones hurt by nina’s actions. What she did affects you and… I meant what I said on new year’s eve. I want you to be happy. And I’m sorry if you’re not. That right there is bobbie all over again. I’m ashamed of myself. I never should have yelled at you the way I did. I apologize sincerely. Stella, you were just saying out loud all the things I’ve been trying to sit on. I was way out of line. Apology accepted. Thank you. People say funny things when they’re scared. I — lord knows I butted in when I shouldn’t have and withheld information when I shouldn’t have. Sometimes it’s hard to know just what to say in the moment. I’m glad we could get back together again. But — but, stella, is it me or — or did something spark between us christmas eve? I-I feel like we’ve both been trying to avoid the subject. Marshall, I-I don’t know what you mean. Come on, stella. Just tell me one way or the other. It means a lot to me that you’re concerned about my feelings. But, and I really mean this honestly, there’s nothing to forgive. I was so grateful that you made me jump out of that plane. It was the most exhilarating, terrifying moment of my life. And the kiss wasn’t bad, either.

[ Chuckles ] I’m glad to hear it. I’d hate to feel like I misled you. I remember how we struggled when I wasn’t completely honest with you about my health and how you felt deceived by me. I don’t know if you know this about me, but I have a tendency sometimes to overreact. You know, those runaway feelings that I have just get the best of me sometimes. I actually admire that about you. When you care about someone, you care deeply. And even though we were at odds there for a bit, I realize now that you were just… being my friend, a truly good friend. And that’s why I hope we can stay where we are. Too much in my life keeps changing, alexis. I need you to be my constant, my friend. You know, after I was shot, I shut you out. I made a big mistake, and I promised I would never do that again. So if you don’t want me to have this procedure, then that’s it. We won’t, okay? We’ll keep on keeping on. Go back to our wonderful lives. What about new year’s eve? You know, sweeping me off my feet?

[ Both laugh ] I’ll think of something, baby. You know, I was… nah. Never mind. I’ll — never mind. No, no, no, no, honey. This honesty thing, it goes both ways. You know, I was thinking that, uh — that this — this treatment, it’s experimental. And even if, god forbid, that it doesn’t go my way, you know, um, maybe dr. Martell can take that information and help the next person after me to walk. And then I think, you know, well, that person’s not in this room right now. And the only thing I care about is you and trina, aunt stella, my dad, and tj. So this room and the hallway?

[ Chuckles ] Exactly. Why don’t you help me get dressed and let’s go home?

[ Door opens ] How are we doing? The O.R. Is ready, team is waiting, and the orderlies are ready to take you. Thank you, dr. Martell. But, uh, my beautiful wife and i have decided not — not to wait another moment. My husband’s ready. And so am I. Ultomiris is for adults with generalized myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive. Look, I deeply regret my actions, and I am willing to face the consequences. But please, please do not separate me from my son. Ava, it would mean a lot to both of us. We’re both hoping that you will be willing to just drop the charges. Maybe we can work something out, make some kind of arrangement where esme does, uh, community service? Detective falconeri, what’s the average sentence for breaking and entering, would you say?

[ Sighs ] I don’t know, ava. There’s things you got to take into account — the nature of the crime, any priors. Esme broke in, yes, but she didn’t steal anything. She didn’t have a weapon. She didn’t hurt anybody. She’s come forward and confessed, and she seems to be showing remorse. Mm-hmm. Hmm. So we’re talking, really, less than a year, huh? Well, I bet esme here could do that kind of time standing on her head. I’d like to press charges. What?! Did you not hear me? Ava. She confessed. She turned herself in. Yeah, well, laura, I’m sure you had a lot to do with that. I said that I was sorry! Uh-huh. Maybe you had a hard christmas. Maybe a little depressed about your unremembered life. Well, I really don’t care. You are still the girl who drugged trina robinson. You filmed and posted revenge porn of josslyn jacks and cameron webber, and you never paid for any of it. As far as I’m concerned, a slap on the wrist isn’t nearly enough. But it’s a start. I see a lot of bobbie in you, especially as a mother. It’s crazy, right? I mean, she didn’t raise me. We had to work so hard to build our relationship. You came a long way.

[ Chuckles ] And I probably should have said this a long time ago, and I’m sorry that I didn’t, but you and… I owe you and bobbie. I saw how hard you worked for your forgiveness. And then in the end, you guys had this beautiful relationship. And if I didn’t witness that, there’s no way I would have been able to be there for my dad. So y-you and bobbie… showed me that I — you know, it was possible. I’m so glad that you made peace with mike at the end. You know, I… you’re such a good son. You really were. Hopefully mike is welcoming my mom right now. Well, you know how much my dad loved the ladies.

[ Both laugh ] Yeah. I just wish I could have… thanked your mom when I had the chance. But, you know, tonight in my prayers, I will thank her. You sure about this? I am. Are you? I love you. And just know that we’re all pulling for you. She’s speaking for all of us, son. We’re gonna be right here waiting on you. And praying. You do good in there, you hear? Yes, ma’am. And please, would you all do me a favor? Look after my beautiful wife. Just reassure her that I’ll be okay. Will do, uncle curtis. You’re gonna be fine.

[ Sniffles, sighs ] I love you, babe. I love you more.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Ask your dermatologist about skyrizi. Learn how abbvie could help you save. Ava. Wait a minute. Look, I-I just want to understand what you’re thinking. I think I’ve made myself perfectly clear. You know, I think I saw you go out of your way to make sure that esme would receive a light sentence. Why did you do that? Well, I’m not completely heartless, laura, but trina did suffer at the hands of that girl. She was charged and tried for a crime she did not commit. So it does not seem out of proportion that esme be punished for a crime she admits that she committed. Now, maybe esme doing a short stint in the hoosegow is a — is a small comfort in the grand scheme of things, but it’s something. Ava, she’s got a baby. Yeah. A baby who is well-loved and has a family eager to care for him. Laura, you have a generous heart. But trust me. A leopard does not change her spots. And neither does that esme. Do you understand these rights as I’ve explained them to you? Yes, but — but laura said they’d let me go. I…

[ Sobbing ] You said that they’d let me go! I’m sorry, esme. I’m so sorry.

[ Sobbing ] I don’t understand! I thought — I thought I did the right thing! I will always be your friend, gregory. Thank you. In that case, I’ll leave you to your work. That sky was incredible, wasn’t it? It was like diving into twilight.

[ Chuckles ] You know, you’re a poet at heart. You should really try your hand at that. Who says I haven’t? And you really should try skydiving solo. I’ll cheer you on. Good night, alexis. Dr. Martell: Okay, people, this is where we give this man a chance to walk. Thanks for stopping by. I really needed this. Get your coat. I’ll drive you home. That’s okay. I-I’m gonna stay a little while longer. If you need anything, like I said, all you got to do is call, you know? What happened to your hand? I just lost my temper. Did it help? No. Sometimes it never does. And sometimes… someone shows up who knows you and understands you and makes you feel a little less alone. And that’s what you did for me tonight. Thank you. Take care. Get home safe, okay? Uh, you, too. And listen, you know, kelly’s looks great. Bobbie would have been very proud of you. Don’t forget to lock up. Yeah.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] I love you, mom.

[ Sighs ]

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Carly: [ Sighs ] You’re a good mother, carly.

[ Both laugh ] Where do you think I learned it from? Aww. Thank you.

[ Knock on door ] We’re closed!

[ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ] Felicia: I know it wasn’t right. And I definitely crossed a line. You didn’t just cross it. You ran over it and torched it behind you. H-how could you do this? I’ve been noticing your reactions to certain situations, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. I-I mean, literally, how? I never gave you a dna sample. No, you didn’t have to. I took a few strands of your hair from the hairbrush the stylist used on you at home & heart. Um, that is such a violation. How could you do that? Well, it looks like deception runs in the family. Yes, I realize they’re out of season. It’s just very, very important that you find them. Oh, um, because a friend of mine passed away and those were her favorite flowers and it would just mean everything to me if you could find them. Okay. Yes. I appreciate it. Thank you so much for trying. I’m really not trying to be difficult, you know. I just — I want to show proper respect. Well, you’ve got mine. The product development team has been seeing amazing results with the new face cream. I mean, it’s incredible. These numbers are very exciting. Good, good. It’s okay if you’re a bit distracted today. I know this is a hard time for you, losing bobbie so soon after luke. Yet more proof that life can change in the blink of an eye. You know, why don’t we do this another time? We can reschedule. No need.

[ Sighs ] Oh, I’m so sorry about bobbie. We are never ready to lose the people we love. Thank you. Do you need anything? Or can I do anything? No. I’m just glad you’re here.

[ Door opens ] I’ll, uh, take it from here. I appreciate you coming in here to ask me questions, but you know I don’t talk to cops. Well… don’t worry about that right now. We’re doing this off the record?

[ Handcuffs clatter ] This isn’t about the assault on cyrus. Bobbie spencer died. I know this is a difficult time for you and you probably want to be alone. But I heard about your mom. I’m really sorry for your loss. Thank you. But, um, we are closed, you know. Yeah, I-I don’t — I don’t want to eat. I don’t know. I just wanted to be here, you know, feel closer to bobbie. I don’t want to intrude, but if there’s anything I can do for you or your family, please don’t hesitate to ask. I loved your mom. I’m gonna go. Elizabeth, come. Do you want to come in and have a cup of coffee? I’d love that. He was supposed to be here with lucy. You invited lucy and martin to our business lunch? You must be a glutton for punishment. I got to take care of something. Just ask him to join us. So… where’s your worse half? Say what?

[ Chuckles ] Lucy’s assistant said she was gonna have a lunch date with you, and yet here you are all by yourself. I know lucy didn’t blow you off for work because she’s not at the office. Where is she? Ms. Quartermaine, at the risk of sounding indelicate, you are aware that bobbie spencer passed away? Yes, I am. She was my sister-in-law. Well, then it shouldn’t be too much of a stretch for you to comprehend why lucy’s not exactly in the mood for a lunch date. Lucy and bobbie had a feud for decades. Yeah. It is true they had a complicated relationship, but the fact is that bobbie’s death has hit lucy very hard. As a matter of fact, if you must know, she and scott are together right now. They’re planning something for bobbie’s memorial service.

[ Laughs ] What? Those two together? Oh, nothing good’s gonna come of that. I would do everything in my power to honor bobbie, shrubbery — that’s not exactly my expertise.

[ Chuckles ] I know. I know. And I’m not a florist. I just know that the floral arrangement at bobbie’s visitation needs to be big and epic and — and beautiful to honor her life. And I’m just so afraid. You know, her favorite flowers are not in season. What if they cannot find them? Oh, you will. I’ve seen you work magic before, and I wouldn’t want to bet against you, but I — I do admire you for doing this because you and bobbie weren’t exactly copacetic. No. You’re right. We definitely had our issues. Yes, I would say so. You were willing to get in trouble with cassadine goons ’cause you thought that bobbie wasn’t doing the nurses’ ball the way you wanted it done. Well, no, it’s just I thought I could do it better, you know? I thought I could raise more money, and it’s — it’s just — bobbie and i did fight a lot, but somehow I have this feeling that deep down, there was this mutual respect.

[ Voice breaking ] And now I’ve run out of time. You know, I’m not gonna — I’m not gonna be able to make it right with bobbie, and I will regret that for the rest of my life. I feel the same way you do. Thanks for telling me about bobbie. And that’s all you have to say? Until my attorney is present. Come on, sonny. You and bobbie were friends for decades. This has got to hurt. I wasn’t expecting it. Well, I’d heard, and I didn’t want to not tell you.. what with everything going on with nina. Look, I just want you to know I’m here for you, okay? Really? Yeah, really. What, you don’t believe me? You had me arrested. Well, you punched someone. What am I gonna do? Look, sometimes I’m a cop, but I’m your son 24/7, okay? And what I’m seeing right now as your son kind of scares the hell out of me. But I’m not going to apologize for looking out for my husband. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for mac or my family. And I just had to know if my suspicions were correct. I get it, felicia. You know, you wanted mac to know the truth. I mean, I can’t fault you for that, but mac’s not the only person involved here. Maxie, I just wanted to — oh, am i interrupting? Sasha, um, I don’t mean to be rude, but we’re in the middle of something sensitive. No, maxie, it’s — it’s okay. Sasha and I have actually already talked about felicia questioning the dna results. You two discussed this before? Don’t blame cody. I actually brought it up. After what your mom said on christmas eve, I just sort of mentioned it without thinking. I figured it didn’t matter because we all know the truth. Well, felicia actually just ran another dna test to find out if I was mac’s son. Oh. Oh, wow. Okay. That’s what’s going on here. Well, if you ran your own test, then you know for sure that cody wasn’t lying. Felicia: I do. I really thought there was something else going on here, but I guess my instincts were wrong this time. Cody is not mac’s son.

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more with less asthma… of course cody isn’t mac’s son, and I can’t believe you thought he was, even after the first dna test. I hope you can forgive me. Yeah, yeah, I — there’s just one thing I don’t understand. I mean, no one ever had to know about this, felicia, if you’d just kept quiet. So, why’d you tell me? Because it’s the right thing to do. You are important to my family, and that means a lot to me. I don’t want there to be secrets between us, cody. I can admit when I’ve done something wrong, and I don’t repeat my mistakes. Well [Chuckles] Not often. I appreciate that, felicia. I know you telling me that couldn’t have been easy for you. So we’re — we’re good. You know what? Change of plans. I am gonna take the afternoon off and spend some time with my mom. I think we could both use it. I would love that. Great. Let’s get out of here. I’ll call you to reschedule. Okay. What the hell just happened? So, I can, um… I can make you a blt, or I think we have some pastries — please, carly, stop. You don’t need to take care of me. You’re going through a lot right now.

[ Sighs ] I know we’ve never been close. It’s probably easier that way. But if you need to talk or just cry, I’m here for you. Thank you. I appreciate that. I really do.

[ Sighs heavily ] I think I could use one of those pastries. Yeah. What? Damn it! You don’t have to worry about me. Yeah. Alright. Well, I disagree. You’re looking pretty rough. And maybe you’ve just hit your breaking point with everything that’s going on. I’m fine. You’re not fine. No, you’re not. ‘Cause if you were, you wouldn’t have beat up someone for no reason, not even cyrus renault. I appreciate your concern, but we both know you can’t separate being a cop from being my son. I don’t expect you to.

[ Door opens ] Detective, may I have a moment alone with my client? Absolutely. I’ll be out there if you need me.

[ Police radio chatter ]

[ Door closes ] The arrest report said second-degree assault. I’m just going to assume it was self-defense? No. He never raised a hand to me. How you holding up? I’m okay. I mean, I’m not. I just miss her so much already. I know.

[ Sighs ] Losing bobbie was just so unexpected. Yeah, well, thankfully, we have each other to lean on. Yes, we do. How’s, um, carly? Is she here? I’d like to offer my condolences. She’s, uh, at — at kelly’S. She just needed some time alone. We’re all still pretty much in shock, you know? Mom’s devastated. Of course she is. Ohh. My heart breaks for her. I’m gonna go check on avery and donna, see if they need anything. It’s good to see you. Why didn’t you call last night? I would have come over. Well, you’re here now. I’m so sorry. I loved her, too. Only daisy cottage cheese will doI knew something was off when felicia showed up at home & heart for no reason. I mean, even maxie was suspicious. Uh-huh. And the way felicia was watching you, it — there was just something about it that made me curious. So I followed her, and I saw her taking hair out of the hairbrush that they’d been using on you. So I figured she was gonna run another paternity test on you and mac. Wow. Uh, the pcpd could use a detective as good as you. Well, I actually didn’t know that I was right until I saw felicia telling a messenger to take an envelope to the lab. Fortunately, I was able to swap out the hair sample. With whose hair? Mine. Right. Okay. So I guess you knew that the results would come back negative. Or I was about to get the biggest surprise of my life. Well, sasha, look, ap I preciate you going through all that trouble for me, but you really shouldn’t have done it. Why not? I-I thought you were dead set against the truth of you being mac’s son coming out. Yeah. No, I am. And you want to know why? It’s ’cause I committed a crime, sasha. And you just implicated yourself in it. You know, ms. Quartermaine, the thought occurs — I should not have to abide your continually snide comments about the woman I love. Do not tie yourself into a knot defending lucy coe. She has chosen to take solace… from scott baldwin. I mean it. Just because you two don’t get along doesn’t mean you need to grab every single opportunity to tear her down, especially when you both should be grieving. Tell me — has lucy chosen to share her feelings about bobbie’s passing with you? That doesn’t mean anything. She’s obviously processing an unexpected loss. Or… she doesn’t want you to see her real self. She won’t let you in. Because if you knew the real sordid story about what lucy did to bobbie, you’d run for the hills. But there is one person who knows lucy coe, warts and all, and through every despicable act has stood by her. That’s scott baldwin. Well, I keep, uh, reliving that horrible, horrible, horrible bet I made with damien smith. You know, it not only hurt bobbie, but it hurt tony, too. Poor, sweet tony. And I deserved all the anger

[Voice breaking] And all the recrimination. I deserved that. You know, I just had no respect for their marriage. And if I could take that back, I sure as heck would. I would. What a pair we were. Yeah. Well, you know, um, I’m — I’m really not — I don’t want to speak ill of the dead, but, you know, bobbie — she was no saint all the time, you know? I mean, people forget. Not always. No, yeah.

[ Scoffs ] Lucy? She would be the first one to admit that. And when she brought her brother to this town, my life definitely changed. Well, you know, I really don’t — I don’t want to judge her because you know I live my life in the gray area, morally speaking. I can’t seem to help it. But bobbie made mistakes, too. But that’s the difference. You know, somehow people forgave her and she rose above it and they looked up to her. And I just — I don’t think that’s fair. Why didn’t I ever get that? Maybe if you were a nurse, you would have been forgiven. What did I just say?

[ Voice breaking ] Listen to me. If — if I tell you something right now, do you swear it’ll never leave this table? You swear? I promise. No, I appreciate all of the information. Abs– absolutely, yes. Please call me if anything changes. Thank you. It is your lucky day, despite being in custody. Cyrus renault is in guarded but stable condition. So he’s gonna make a full recovery? Presumably. Now, I can’t make any promises, but given cyrus’s history of violence and the fact that he was recently incarcerated, I should be able to get you bail. Thank you. You pay me because I’m the best. I’ll go start the paperwork. Once you’re released, we should talk about next steps regarding nina. Do you want me to start divorce proceedings? This stupid sink! I can’t believe this. I mean, it picks today of all days to do this again? Are you kidding me? What’s the problem? It’s — [ Sighs ] It’s the sink. It keeps backing up. And no matter what I do, I can’t fix it. And it’s just infuriating. Still have a wrench back here? Yeah. I…

[ Door opens ]

[ Metal rattling ]

[ Door closes ] By the way, it’s not the sink. It’s the pipes.

[ Wrench clanging ]

[ Sink gurgling ] What the hell? How did you do that? I used to work here, remember? This sink was always a problem. It used to drive your mother crazy. I’m sorry.

[ Breathes deeply ] I know to you it seems like something small, but it’s just not. It’s — it’s big. It’s big because all I want is to run kelly’s so smoothly and make my mom proud and not let her down. You won’T. Y-you couldn’T. You were everything to your mom. You still are. Thank you. How are the kids? They’re fine. Amelia is in the nursery at the main house, and wiley’s at school. Did you tell him? No, no, not without you there. I think that that’s something we should do together. I agree.

[ Sighs ] Look, willow, um, I’ve — I hated being away from you last night. I mean, I tossed and turned for hours. I missed you being next to me. I… I know — I know I messed up, and I messed up bad, but, look, I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make things right, okay? I wish it was that simple. I really do. But this has me looking at our entire relationship with new eyes. You really hurt me, michael.

[Coughing] I was thisself an accessory after the fact. Why would you put yourself in the middle of my mess? You just made yourselfan accessory after the fact. Why would you put yourself in the middle of my mess? Seemed like a minor risk after what you did for me. Sasha, the last thing I want to do is put you in a bad position. You didn’T. It was my call. I knew exactly what I was doing, and I never hesitated for a second. Alright, well, thank you. I really do appreciate it. But next time, you think maybe you could give me a heads-up? I was this close to confessing everything to felicia. I admit that felicia surprised me. She had no reason to admit what she did. She must really care about you, cody. Yeah. Or her family does. I’ve grown really attached to all of them — you know, to james, maxie… mac. And I’m lying to all of them. I hate it. I know you do. Felicia had the guts to tell the truth. I still don’T. It’s more complicated for you than for felicia. She wouldn’t face any legal consequences by telling the truth. Why — why did I let baldwin talk me into that stupid wsb lawsuit? It’s ’cause I saw the possibility of a big payday. It ended up costing me a family. I didn’t mean to hurt you, okay? Just the opposite. I was trying to make sure you didn’t get hurt. Okay, I understand why you did it, but I’m not okay with you lying to me, even if it is a lie of omission. I know, and I’m sorry. I’m just — I know you are. And this is the worst possible time for this to happen. Your grandmother just died. That’s where your focus is, where it should be. But even though I am going to be here to support your family during this difficult time… you need space. Yes. But I’m — I’m gonna bring the kids over after I get off work, so I’ll — I’ll see you then. Okay.

[ Sighs heavily ]

[ Exhales sharply ] So, how much of that did you hear? Enough to know you messed up bad. What’d you do?

[ Sighs ] I, uh… I found out that nina reported mom and drew to the sec, and I kept it from everyone. Right now I just want to get out of here. My family just suffered a big loss. Bobbie just passed away. Yes, yes. I — I heard about that.

[ Sighs ] All of my condolences. But, sonny, we’ve got to discuss the — the nina of it all sooner rather than later. I understand, diane! But she’s not a priority right now. My children just lost their grandmother, and carly just lost her mother. I got it. I got it. And — [ Stammers ] I got it. I’m gonna go see about getting you released. Okay.

[ Door opens ]

[ Police radio chatter ]

[ Door closes ] Carly: You know, it’s funny. I always knew that you worked with my mom at gh, but I just forgot that you used to work here. Thank you. Yeah. It was so long ago. I’ve known your mom for as long as I’ve been in port charles. You know, she was there for me in one of the darkest moments of my life. I honestly don’t know if I would have been able to get through it if it hadn’t been for her. She understood exactly what I was going through, and I desperately needed that. She was so steady and gentle, so compassionate. Your mom and this place became a kind of refuge for me ’cause I was safe here. And I owe her so much for that. I think that’s why I just — I just wanted to be here right now. ‘Cause when everything in my life was falling apart, I knew that I could always count on bobbie. And I just wanted to feel that security again.

[ Sighs ]

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a once-daily pill. When I wanted to see results fast, rinvoq delivered rapid symptom relief and helped leave bathroom urgency behind. You know, I think being a nurse was the perfect job for my mom. No one was better at taking care of people. Yeah. She showed me how to treat others. And I’ve always tried to put that into practice at gh. You know, pay it forward for her. Thank you. Carly… your mom may be gone, but she left an incredible legacy. And that’s how she’s gonna live on. And not just in the hearts of her family, but in everyone who strives to bring a little compassion and kindness back into this world. Thank you for talking to me about my mom because it’s exactly what I needed. And thank you for being my friend and for staying. It’s what my mom would have done. Yeah. Thank you.

[ Exhaling heavily ] I’m glad we decided to come here today. Me too. Take good care of your mama, sweet girl. I sure miss her. And you. Why make a deal with nina? Because when I went to go tell dad the truth, I couldn’t go through with it because he was so happy and so in love. If he were to find out that nina turned drew and mom in to the sec, it would have broke his heart, okay? The same thing with willow. I mean, every single time willow let nina in, she disappointed her, or worse. Okay? I thought I was protecting my family from nina. At our mother’s expense. That’s easy for you to say, josslyn, because you’re not in my position. Do I regret lying to mom? Yes, I do. But I didn’t have any good choice here. Telling the truth would have been a good one. Have you ever lied to protect somebody that you love? You are a free man. Cyrus renault being a convicted felon worked in our favor, and I was able to secure your bail. So go home. Deal with what you need to deal with. And then call me. And we will circle back to our previous conversation and discuss next steps. Yes? Okay. Thank you. Of course.

[ Door closes ] I just want you to know that I heard everything you said before and I appreciate it. I understand your reluctance, why you didn’t want to talk to me. But I hope you also know that I didn’t want to arrest you. You’re doing your job. You’re a cop. I-I want you to know that, you know, you’re also my son and — and I love you. I love you, too. And, you know, you want to talk… I’m literally down the hall. You can count on it.

[ Door closes ] I can’t believe I never realized I was jealous of bobbie. That’s why she always got under my skin. She was able to break out from her past and redeem her reputation, and people looked up to her for that. And I resented her for that. I can see that. Bobbie had what I wanted. Bobbie had everybody’s respect. And bobbie had the admiration that I craved. You know, what’s funny is, in the end, maybe bobbie and I weren’t that different after all.

[ Voice breaking ] And if i could have just gotten over all that jealousy and my pettiness, maybe we would have ended up being friends. Well, if — if she was here and you — you told her that — oh.

[ Chuckles ] She’d probably laugh right in my face.

[ Sighs ] I don’t think so. I think you could have been friends. Bobbie — she could hold a grudge.

[ Chuckles ] But she was also very forgiving. She forgave me time and time and time again. She did not deserve all the things that I did to her. I feel the same way.

[ Exhales sharply ]

[ Sniffles ] Here.

[ Laughs ] Lucy coe is always just one step away from her next misdeed. And for as long as I can remember, scott baldwin has always been her go-to guy. You want to be collateral damage? Be my guest. Just don’t ever say I didn’t warn you. What was that about? Or do I even want to know? Lucy and scott are trying to put one over on me, but they clearly have forgotten who I am because, you cross me, and I destroy you. Known as a loving parent. Known for lessons that matter. Known for lessons that matter. Known for being a free spirit. No one wants to be kn carly: I’m sorry. My gosh, it’s — you know, how are you? Luke was your big brother. Well, I’m a little wobbly. But just like when aunt ruby died, we will get through this together. That’s right.

[ Breathing heavily ] Josslyn: I don’t agree with your decision, but now’s not the time to be fighting with you. I can’t be mad at you now that grandma’s gone. I need you, michael. The most important thing right now is that our family sticks together. We’ll get each other through this, okay? Please look after your father. Without breaking attorney-client privilege, I — no, I — I get it. You are in this position now because there are people in your life that you care about who don’t want to hurt. You’re right. I guess I’m not used to people sticking their necks out for me like you did. Well, you are just gonna have to face the fact that you’re not all alone in the world anymore. I’ve got a partner in crime now. I miss bobbie so much, mom. At least we know she’s with B.J. Now. It’s a small comfort, but it helps. I agree. I wasn’t ready to lose her yet.

[ Voice breaking ] It hurts so much.

[ Voice breaking ] I know. I know, honey. But at least we have memories of her. And that gets us through. And we have each other. That makes it hurt a little bit less. I don’t know when he and lucy concocted this scheme, but clearly they are exploiting what they perceive is my loneliness. How dare they use you like this? After all those nasty things that lucy said to you about luke. I can’t believe that she would try to use your grief to her advantage. Anything lucy does is believable. But I am going to use their faults against them, and they won’t see it coming. In fact… they’re gonna dig their own graves. Good. Make them pay for it.

[ Chuckles ] I do know how much you miss luke. I just hope that dealing with this doesn’t distract you from dealing with those feelings. What are we working on? Oh, no, no, no. I forgot to order the forget-me-nots. Lucy, I — I don’t think bobbie would care about the forget-me-nots. No, that’s not the point. The point is, it’s symbolic. Okay. [ Inhales deeply ] I-I got to stop. We got to honor bobbie properly, and then we got to get back to doing what we do best. What does that mean? It means marrying you off to tracy quartermaine and bringing her down.

[ Sighs ] Ta.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighing ] Oh, mom. How am I gonna do this alone?

[ Breathes deeply ]

[ Sighs ]

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[ Solemn music plays ] Thank you for the offer, but I won’t be doing this alone. Okay. Well, if you change your mind, let me know. I will call you immediately. And I’ll be there just as fast.

[ Voice breaking ] I know how much bobbie meant to you. And I know how much she meant to you. Are you sure you don’t want to take the day off? No. I thought about it. I just — I-I need to keep busy. I just can’t believe she’s gone. Neither can I. Um…I’ll call you when we’re finished.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

[ Sobbing ] Shh, shh.

[ Knock on door ] Greetings, boss lady. I was… what — what’s wrong? Everything. Oh, it’s so good to see you. Come in. How’s carly? She’s staying strong. She’s missing her mom. Yeah, I’m sure she is. You know, I didn’t know bobbie that well, but I did always admire her. You should give carly a call. Yeah, of course I will. And not just about that — about some other news that came out that I don’t really want to get into right now. Okay. Uh, I’m sure carly will catch me up to speed. A-and I know that I’m early to pick up scout to go buy her new uniform. Sorry I-I didn’t call first. Yeah, um, actually, I wish you had called. I could have saved you a trip. Why? Is she okay? Yeah, yeah. She’s fine. Well, if this morning doesn’t work, then it’s gonna have to be this afternoon. I don’t mean to rush everything, but she is starting at westwood academy a week from monday, so we got to — about that. Scout won’t be going to westwood academy. Hey, willow. It’s me again. Um, listen, I know that I’m probably the last person that you want to talk to right now, but I’m ask– I’m actually begging you to please let me just explain. And I know you’re probably sick of hearing me say that, but [Sighs] Call me. Please. If you could just call me. So pathetic. She’s not gonna call me, is she? Give her some time. Well, why would she call me? I mean, there’s no explanation. There’s no excuse for me doing what I did. That’s probably how willow feels. Wow. Thank you. Thank you for your honesty. Uh, and thank you for putting me up last night. I appreciate it. I really didn’t want to be alone. Any time. And when you do finally speak to willow, you’ll find the words. Laura? Sorry. Oh. Oh. Did you spend the night here? No. No, no, I didn’T. Kevin insisted that I go home. But then I couldn’t sleep, you know? So I just came back here first thing. I guess I just dozed off.

[ Chuckles ] I take it cyrus hasn’t regained consciousness.

[ Yawns ] No, I don’t think so. Not yet anyway.

[ Sighs ] But since my brother isn’t talking, perhaps you can fill me in, detective. Does the pcpd know who attacked my brother? I’m sorry, boss. I told her you said no visitors. Lois: And I told him you would make an exception.

[ Sighs ] Go ahead. Hmm. Make it fast, lois, ’cause ava’s at the gallery, the kids are at carly’s, and I just want to be alone. Oh, well, you will be, once I leave. Has the cleaning crew been here already? Why? Because I know you, of all people, would not take your new wife’s betrayal lying down. Yet I see no sign of a rampage and not a shattered glass in sight. People change, lois. Ha. Not that much. Ah, I see luggage. Yeah. So, what, you takin’ this act of yours on the road? I’m not going anywhere. Nina is. I’m really glad you’re here. Sure. Nowhere else I’d rather be.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. Bobbie was your best friend as much as you are mine. She wouldn’t want you to do this alone. Thank you.

[ Sniffles ] Hey.

[ Crying ] You ready? No. I don’t know if I’ll ever be ready. Bobbie spencer died. I’m — [ Stammers ] I’m so sorry. I — I mean, I only met her briefly at the nurses’ ball, but, I mean, I’m really sorry you lost your friend. Yeah, but she was more than that. When I was a kid, she was married to my uncle tony. My cousin bj was her stepdaughter at first, and then she sealed the deal and adopted her. Long story short, bj died. A drunk driver plowed into their school bus, and she was gone. She was seven years old. That’s — that’s awful. I was six at the time, and I had been waiting on a heart for my heart transplant that I thought would never come, and… the heart that is in my body right now is from bobbie’s daughter. Because bobbie and my uncle tony gave it to me. Wow. Bobbie sounds like an incredibly strong, generous woman. I could go to her for anything. Especially all those years that my mom wasn’t around.

[ Sighs ] Now I couldn’t get rid of my mom if I tried, but bobbie was my go-to. She was everyone’s go-to. She lived to help people, but she wasn’t sentimental about it. She — and she did not mince her words. Like, if you did something wrong or made a mistake, she told you, but she did it because she cared for people. And now I can’t imagine port charles without bobbie spencer. Scout has been tied up in knots about this. She — she has nightmares. She’s a nervous wreck. Well, then I’ll go talk to her. Scout isn’t here. Oh. Rocco took her out for breakfast. I see. You see what? Well, if she’s got her appetite back, I’m assuming that means that you told her it was okay that she’s not going to westwood. No, you don’t understand, drew. She was so anxious. So you j-just made this decision unilaterally? There’s no phone call, no text to me, no discussion whatsoever, is that — no, actually, I had to make a choice! I could reassure our daughter right away or wait until I spoke to you, and I chose peace. I figured we would discuss it once you got here. After you told her it was okay that she wasn’t going. Doesn’t that seem a little backwards to you? You’re right. Yes, I should have spoken with you right away. Well, thank you. I’m glad we agree on that much. Just like you should have come to me before you pitched the idea to scout in the first place. Uh, so we’ve got our people canvassing the area outside the church and checking out all the traffic cameras. But so far, there is no suspect in cyrus’ attack. Yeah. And it’s not like he has any shortage of enemies, either, ’cause he’s done a lot of damage in this community. And yet here you are, sitting vigil. I guess, whether I like it or not, he’s a member of my family. And what I learned with my son nikolas is that even though I may not like the way he behaves sometimes, I still…have a need to let them try to do better. Mm. Well, I appreciate you sticking to your principles, especially since cyrus has never given you reason to. I think he’s waking up.

[ Monitors beeping ] Cyrus? Can you hear me? An angel with the face of my sister. No angels here. You’re still very much among the living. So I see. I’m gonna try to get your doctor. I’ll be back. Mr. Renault, can you, uh, tell me what happened to you? Someone seems to have brought me to general hospital. This is the second time the good people here have snatched my life back from the jaws of death. Yeah. You’re a pretty lucky man. Well, it’s not lucky. Blessed. Right. You know, you were the victim of a — of a brutal assault. Why don’t you help me lock up whoever did this to you?

[ Coughs ] Like the local constabulary cares. Try me. Give me a name. I’ll haul him down to the precinct by the end of the day. I’m not surprised you’re evicting nina, but, uh, the last thing I expected were two neatly packed suitcases. I figured you would just be throwing her stuff over the balcony. What are you doing here? Checking up on a friend. Well, you checked up on me. You can go ahead and go. And I needed to say I-I didn’t mean to blow up your life, sonny. I just thought you deserved to know the truth. I appreciate it. I wish other people in my life were as honest as you. So, where are you banishing nina to, huh? Outer mongolia? An ice floe? Buffalo? She owns a hotel. She can stay there for now. For now? What does that mean? You’re not done with her for good? Ready? When you are. Felicia: Look at all these. This was from your wedding to robert. Oh.

[ Chuckles ] Gosh. Beautiful. Yeah. She was loved by so many people. Because she loved them. She was always the first to show up for people, the first to extend a hand. Yeah. She was the anchor for her family

[Voice breaking] And for this hospital. Yeah. She was. These photos — they really tell the story of a life well-lived. Don’t they? Yeah. So, this isn’t about scout not going to westwood academy. This is about you getting back at me because I didn’t consult with you about it first? I di– no, of course not. I’m just pointing out the fact that you put me on the spot when you announced that scout was going to westwood in front of our daughter. Yeah, well… “well” what?

[ Sighs ] Nothing. You’re right. You’re right. I, uh — I did — I did blindside you. Exactly. Look, all I’m saying is that we can — we can both do better. And, of course, if I could do it over again, I would come to you first. Then why didn’t you? I mean, clearly, scout has been — has been feeling this way for a while. Well…I thought she would change her mind. Or at least I-I hoped that she would. But the closer it got, the more she seemed to dread it. And my immediate concern was for her — her well-being. And mine isn’t? Drew, that is not what I’m saying. Really? ‘Cause it sure sounded like that. Like what I want and what I say, that doesn’t matter at all. You think that you get the final word when it comes to what’s best for our daughter? Uh, doctor’s in with cyrus now. Oh, great. So, was he able to identify his attacker? Yeah, probably. But he’s not. He — why not? I mean, he was the victim. He said, and I quote, “as I await my eternal reward, so too shall law enforcement await my cooperation.”

[ Sighs ] You know, I think I liked him better before his conversion.

[ Laughs ] Did he say anything else? Yeah, he said his attacker was not to be blamed, that his so-called frailty was the reason his injuries were so bad. So what can you do with that? Nothing. I mean, we have no options, really. Without a name, without any evidence, we can investigate, but it’s not gonna go anywhere. Yeah. Without an account from a victim or an eyewitness, you can’t bring a case, can you? If only there was someone he trusted that he would tell the truth to, you know, like, say… his sister. You know what? I shouldn’t be here. I’m putting you in a really odd, awkward position. You know, you’re friends with willow and michael, and you’re on good terms with carly. And you’re… you know, sonny still thinks of you as family. Every last one of those people knows that I consider you family, too. Thank you. You’re not a fugitive. It’s not a crime for you to be here, so let’s stop acting like it is. Okay, okay. You know what? Once again, sasha, I’ve managed to make myself public enemy #1. Who cares what people think? You still have friends. What do you want from me, lois?

[ Sighs ] Oh! Hey, it looks like you did break something after all. What was it this time, a-a wall? Somebody’s face? A lot of things were broken yesterday. Yeah, yeah. As I recall, one of those things was your marriage. Yet you are still wearing your wedding ring. So what? So when you thought brenda betrayed you, she was dead-to-you dead, yet you still wearing that ring suggests that you’re not done with nina yet, suitcases or not. I gave up a lot to be with nina. It felt like the whole world was against us. Oh, I see, I see. So if you take off that ring, you throw it in the river, and, uh, you get rid of nina, you’re, what, proving all the naysayers right? I don’t care what people think. True that. Doesn’t matter what they think. What do you think? I thought that I fell in love with someone who made mistakes, who can own up to them, learn from them. But now…I find out nina is a traitor. She went against my family. For months. And lied to me. I will not forget that. Doctor says I’ll live, thanks to the grace of god. It wasn’t god who put you in this hospital bed, though. Cyrus, why don’t you just tell me what happened? Are you asking as the mayor or as my family? Both. Yeah. I mean, what kind of relationship are we going to have if you can’t tell me who beat you to within an inch of your life? Once you know the answer, you may well be sorry you asked. Why not let me worry about that? I was beaten by your friend sonny corinthos.

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[ Sighs ] Okay, yeah, I know he has a temper. I’ve seen it. He yells. He — he — he throws things. He breaks things.

[ Laughs, coughs ] He’s been known to break more than “things.” Uh-huh. Well, still, I-it would be highly unusual for sonny to beat someone up himself, a-and randomly, to the point of putting them in the hospital. “Wrath is cruel and anger is outrageous.” Proverbs.

[ Sighs ] Sonny is a deeply unhappy man. He took his feelings of hurt and betrayal out on a convenient target — me. Why, though? What did you do to betray him? Oh, not I, sister. Sonny was sinned against by his spouse. Are you talking about nina? I was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time. And so sonny unleashed his frustrations on me. You must have assumed that carly and drew would end up in prison. And carly’s daughter donna is, what, five, six? Drew’s daughter, scout, is a few years older. However angry you were at the parents, it’s unlike you to do something hurtful to those girls. Yeah, it is. I mean

[Sighs] I wasn’t thinking. I had tunnel vision. I could only think about my pain, nobody else’S. And, yeah, why would anyone forgive me? Nina, after what I did to you, you should have never spoken to me again. And look at us. Here we are. If you could forgive me, then give others a chance to do the same for you. That’s what I want. Then let it happen, and don’t force it, like every instinct in your body is screaming for you to do. Just let it be and you might get what you want. Well, what I want may be very different than what I deserve. Nina tried to get carly locked up, separated from her children. D-donna is just a little girl. And not only that, but nina profited from carly’s misfortune, right? I mean, she ended up with her half of the metro court. That snake is lining her pockets with your ex’s misery. Now, I have never, never had much to say about carly, right? But this? She didn’t deserve this. Nina crossed the line — too many lines. And I mean, if she could do something so reprehensible to the mother of your children, what else is she capable of? I mean, could you even ever trust her again? Then again, I guess love just doesn’t disappear overnight. So, any issues with your pay?

[ Chuckling ] Oh. No, no, no. If I knew that I could make this much money without rigging poker games, I would have become a spokesmodel a long time ago. Sorry. Wait. What about poker games? Oh, that stuff — that’s just all part of my checkered past. Don’t you want to know how I’m gonna spend my honest living? Okay. How? Uh, real estate. Oh. What? Do you not think that’s a good idea? I was just surprised. I mean, I see why you want to move out of the quartermaine stables.

[ Laughs ] Hell no. No, their stables are nicer than most people’s homes. And I am a long ways away from giving up on mama q’s cooking. Mmm. I hear that. Yeah. I-I-I’m thinking about an investment property. Do you have a place in mind? Because lucy, with all her many professions, is also a real estate agent. Well, you know, maybe on the next one. But for now, I’m gonna start with serenity.

[ Chuckles ] That sounds like a commune. It does, doesn’t it? No. It’s, um — it’s the estate that I grew up on. Okay, I thought you said you had a tough childhood. Oh, yeah. No, it was the worst. Yeah, they treated me like the hired help. Okay, then why would you want to buy the property? Want to bring everything full circle. My — my mother was the original owner. Right. Because dominique was your mother, you’re the rightful heir to leopold taub’s fortune. A mug? Oh. Or a vase, maybe? Pen holder? It’s sweet.

[ Crying ] Look. She kept it all this time. Oh, my gosh. She’s so young. Did you ever see pictures of her in her first uniform? Yeah, yeah, I did. Gosh, those hats that they made the nurses wear back then.

[ Laughs ] Yep, but she pulled it off. She did. Yeah. I don’t know how that hat stayed on. She had all that mane of red hair. Well, we all had the hair. We did all have the hair. Oh, my god.

[ Laughter ] Yeah, we had the hair. Oh. I just realized I won’t ever get to laugh with her again.

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[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh, sorry. No. Go for it. Okay. Hello? Yes, this is felicia scorpio. Oh. The results are ready? Okay, I’ll be right there. What is that about? The living. So according to cyrus, their confrontation was completely personal and not business-related at all. Yeah, it’s just not like sonny to settle old scores like that. No, I know. He, uh — he apparently was privy… to some information about sonny’s marriage — something that sonny didn’t know. Did your father say anything to you? Not a word. I’m not trying to impose anything on scout, and I’m not trying to get back at you. I’m just saying that we have to be on the same page when we make such a huge change in our daughter’s life. I know. You’re right. I, uh… I’m really sorry. I-I don’t know why I picked a fight with you. Then why did you? Drew, we don’t fight, especially over how to raise our daughter. Do you want to tell me what’s actually going on? I guess I just — I guess I feel hurt that, um, scout didn’t lead on to how she really felt about westwood academy. I thought that, you know, we formed a really good bond since I’ve been back. Come on. Of course you have. Well, then why did she tell you and that she didn’t tell me? She doesn’t feel like she can come to me? No. I think she saw how excited you were and didn’t want to disappoint you. Scout loves you. She loves being close to you. She doesn’t want that to change. And w– and what kept you from coming to me? I know how much you hated missing out on being scout’s dad, not being able to be her father all those years that victor had you locked up in greece. And now I lost even more time because of nina. Everyone told sonny, “nina, she’s a liar. Nina, she can’t be trusted.” And it’s like I went out of my way to prove them right. You know, I am not equipped or qualified to be someone’s mother or a grandmother or…a wife. That couldn’t be further from the truth, nina. Well, truth or not, you know, sasha, it’s what everyone believes. No, not everyone. Kristina and dante support your relationship. Kristina and dante supported it as long as I was making their father happy, which is definitely not the case anymore. I mean, dante will probably stay out of the fray, but kristina? She will gladly rain hellfire down on me every chance she gets. Okay, uh, what about the kids? They all love you. They do love me, and I love them. But that doesn’t matter anymore. That’s all over. Carly will make sure of that. It’s not entirely carly’s decision. Okay, it’s michael. He hates me. It’s willow. It’s sonny. I wouldn’t completely count out willow. Oh, you didn’t see her face when she found out what I did. Sasha, she recoiled, literally. And who blames her? My own daughter did that.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry, nina. I have no one to blame but myself. Look, what’s done is done. You have accepted it. That’s great. You’ve owned up to it. That’s even better. Now you just have to ask yourself, what can I do to fix it? Wow. I have had nina’s number since the day she came to port charles 10 years ago, and I know firsthand what that woman is capable of when she gets scorned. Wow. No wonder why you came in hot today. Well, thank you for giving me an out. But I think, to be honest, our issues have nothing to do with nina. I… I made decisions about scout’s life without including you, and — and that is not fair. Thank you for saying that. You’ve gone so far out of your way to include me in every aspect of scout’s life. That’s why I didn’t want to undercut the whole westwood thing. Even if you didn’t think it was a good idea? No, I never said that. I didn’T. Actually, I think westwood is a fantastic school. Molly and kristina loved it, and I think scout might love it one day, too. We give her some time and… maybe just a little space. And not uproot her in the middle of a school year. I see your point, finally. I think this is our first major difference of opinion… in raising our daughter. Wow. I don’t know what to do. I mean… where do we go from here? You know what, sonny? You’re right. And I’m sorry. I didn’t say anything. You didn’t have to. Your face said it all, and then your shoulders seconded it. I get it. It’s — it’s none of my business, you know. I don’t have a right to say how you live your life. You don’t judge me, do you? Of course I don’T. That is not what friends do. Now go get me some rubbing alcohol so I can tend to your knuckles. Go.

[ Knock on door ] What, the bodyguard’s on a coffee break? Morning, lois. Oh, hey, dante. Come in. Is, uh, my father here? Uh, yeah, he is. And I am so glad you’re here because sonny’s had a really rough morning. And you know what? He’s gonna be so happy to see his son here. Yeah. Not today, he won’T. Buying the estate, fulfilling your childhood dream of revenge just feels hollow. In what way? Well, like bobbie and her brother, luke. They had a very tough upbringing, too. And I asked her one time how she was able to move past it, and she said that nursing gave her a sense of purpose. So what I want to ask is, what is your purpose? Huh? Yeah, I… I’m not sure. I mean, I don’t even know if I have a purpose. Felicia: Nonsense! We all do. If you’refelicia. Hello. Sorry for eavesdropping. Occupational hazard. This is not still your occupation. Actually, though, I’m — I’m glad that you overheard us, ’cause you’ve — you’ve done a whole bunch of things, right? And then some. So maybe you could help me get some insight on finding my purpose. I sure can. First, you start by being honest with yourself and then you extend that honesty to others. Alright, well, that sounds easy enough. For instance, you could start by being honest about having your dna tested to determine if you are mac’s son. Mom, stop. I asked you to drop this. I know, maxie. I-I didn’T. Felicia, it’s like I said, the test came up negative. No, not that test. That was last year’s test. Oh. Well, then what are you talking about? I’m talking about the new test that I ran on you behind your back. I guess we’re just gonna have to figure out a way to navigate this. I’m sure we will. And then maybe we can revisit the whole westwood academy thing next year. I mean, if scout wants. A lot can happen in a year. Yeah, don’t I know it. I just… I hate the fact that she was worried about disappointing me. Ah, that’s just kids. Well, most of them anyway. Yeah. When I see her, I’m gonna make sure that she knows, no matter what she does, no matter what she says, that I will — I’ll always be her biggest fan. Well, she’s yours. Still? Always. Well, that’s something, right? Hey, drew? I know that you have had a really, really tough year. Scout’s not the only one who cares about you. So if you ever need to talk, I’m here. Thank you. I told dante. That couldn’t have been easy, especially given the high esteem in which you hold sonny. Look, this is not about me and sonny. This is about you, first and last. You flatter me. Fortunately, sins of pride have long since lost their allure. What about sins of omission? Because it’s clear to me that you’re holding back a lot here. What’s clear is that you will always be inclined to defend your friend corinthos, even after he’s attacked your own brother. I’ve known sonny for decades — decades. I’ve known you a lot less. As I’ve told you on several occasions, sonny corinthos is no better than the man I used to be.

[ Sighs ] Okay, look, cyrus, you know what my terms are with you. If you want to be a member of my family… more than anything. Okay. So you need to prove to me that you’re worthy of my trust. And that doesn’t mean running around quoting the bible all the time. No. It means proving it to me through your actions. Whatever you require of me, I shall do. I told willow that I noticed the two of you have one common virtue. Really? Well, it’s nice to know I have a virtue right now. What is it? You both have a great capacity for forgiving. I hope you’re right. I pray that my daughter will forgive me, especially since my husband never will. So, I’m sorry, dante, but whatever this is, it’s gonna have to wait. Lois. Lois. I need you to back off. Let me do my job, okay? Oh, sonny, look who’s here. It’s dante. I guess — I guess, uh, bad news travels fast. Yeah, I just heard about nina. I’m sorry. Yep. Appreciate it. I also apologize in advance for this. Officer carter. What?! Dante, he’s your own father. It’s alright, it’s alright. It wouldn’t be the first time for either of us. Not another word until your lawyer is present, okay? What is going on? Well, I just came from seeing cyrus renault at G.H. I really wish I didn’t have to do this, but I do. Michael “sonny” corinthos, I’m placing you under arrest for the second degree assault of cyrus renault. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

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[ Door closes ] Curtis. Oh, my goodness.

[ Gasps ] What a wonderful surprise. Honey! What are you doing here? Ringing in the new year with the woman I love. Adam, this is joss’ room. Oh. That’s why the door was locked. We just got back from a new year’s eve party. Looks like you found one, too. Oh, no, no, no. I just — I just had A… I just had one kama– uh, vodka thing. I’m — I’m not sure. Maybe — maybe two. Okay. You better sit down before you fall down. No, just…

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[ Door closes ] What’s going on, adam? You’re not a drinker. Adam. It’s over, joss. It’s all…over. My parents know the truth about me. Let me get this straight. You think that we — you and I — are gonna work together? Look at it as giving us closure. I think you’ll find it very… satisfying. I look at it as not happening. That ship sailed when you threatened my daughter. We both made mistakes, ava. Yes, I threatened to take avery in the heat of the moment, but as angry and as upset as I was, it was still wrong. Well, thank you for saying that. But you. You thought you killed me. And after a few minutes of calm reflection, you decided to ditch my body and walk away. I was not calm! At all! I was completely panicked! I-I couldn’t even think when I thought that I killed you. I just wanted to stop you from taking my daughter. I didn’t want you dead! Alright, well, that’s something, I guess. Mm? Come on. Our marriage wasn’t all bad, was it? We had our moments.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, we did. We — uh, esme. We were talking about esme, right? And esme — she has no memory, you know? And, um, she’s completely devoted to her son.

My son. Do you think I’d forget that? You know I’m — I’m sorry about that. According to trina, so is esme. Esme will never change. Eventually, she will return to her selfish, spiteful ways. It’s who she is. But if we work together, we can get rid of her before she does any more damage. Just level with me, nikolas. Are you planning to kill esme? Get out of here. You have no place here. There’s a place for everyone in god’s plan. I’m never gonna buy your religious “saved” act. Stop pretending. You are so certain in your judgment, sonny. Have you never been wrong about someone? Not about you, cyrus! Tonight is not the night to be pushing me! Ah. She told you. A-a-at last. What are you talking about? I’m sure nina only did what she felt was right when she reported carly and drew to the sec. Let me start by saying… that I am sorrier than you could ever know. How did you find out? What are you talking about? Okay, carly, t-t-they’re waiting to hear back. I don’t know what — oh. Can you just handle it, please? Whatever you decide, I’m okay with. Are you sure? Yes, I’m sure. Okay. Okay. Alright. Um, nina, l-let me get the door. No. Please, please, please. Can you just listen? Can you just listen? I have something that I need to tell you. I don’t want to keep them waiting. It’s fine. I will handle nina. Are you sure? I’m sure. Yeah.

[ Sighs ] Okay. What’s so important, nina? Okay. As you know, I was very angry when willow was dying and I found out that you kept the truth about her being my daughter from me when she needed me the most. Oh, my god, is this why you’re here? Because I cannot do this again. I can’t do this tonight. I can’T. And I was beyond angry, okay? And so I wasn’t considering the conse– what I’m trying to say is that I’m done making excuses. I’m not gonna make excuses to myself. I’m not gonna do it to you. I am not your friend. And I am not your therapist. So, if you have something to say, please say it. I’m the one who tipped off the sec about your insider trading. Well, ace is still asleep, though, right? Great. I will be home right away. Laura, I am so sorry if I worried you. It sounds like a simple miscommunication to me. It happens. Here you go. That should warm you up. Oh, uh… I think you dropped this. Thank you. Um…probably won’t do me much good. I already lost the other one. Do you know where? I do. Wyndemere, when you broke in on christmas eve. I didn’t want to tell you o-or my dad what nina had done to my mom and drew, so I just — I thought it was — I thought it would be best to mitigate the damage. You went behind my back and you interfered with my relationship with my mother? Willow, I was just trying to protect our family. You were manipulating me! No, that’s not what I was trying to do — don’t! Just stop!

[ Gasps ] I mean, I-I don’t know where my relationship with nina was going to go, but instead of letting me make up my own mind, you blackmailed her?! I don’t — I don’t understand. If you were so worried about her influence on our kids, why wouldn’t you tell me the truth?! I’m sorry. You’re the one who called the sec? You’re the reason drew went to pentonville? You took him from his daughter. Well, you kept mine from me. You — drew was almost beaten to death, and you’re still the victim?! Listen. Listen. What I’m trying to say is the emotions were running high back then, okay? There was a lot of hostility. There was a lot of pressure. And I felt like your family’s punching bag, okay? And I reached my breaking point. I snapped and I lashed out. Children lash out! You were trying to get back at me. A-and drew was just collateral damage? I mean, that man has been nothing but decent to you, and you almost got him killed. Well, I didn’t know the judge was going to give him such a harsh sentence. Everyone was shocked by it. That shouldn’t have happened. He shouldn’t have been sitting in the courtroom to begin with, nina! Well, you did commit — he — okay, it doesn’t matter!

[ Shouts indistinctly ] It doesn’t matter! What I’m trying to say is, I know that you will never forgive me. I’m just trying to set the record straight. Why? Sorry? Why?! You were doing just fine keeping your mouth shut. Why? I mean, you had no problem letting everyone believe that ned called the sec. Why? Well, I — I did feel terrible about that. No, not terrible enough to tell the truth. Why tonight, nina? You know, I know you’re not gonna believe me, but the guilt was eating me alive. I regretted all of it. All of it. I just came to a point. I did not — I didn’t know how to fix it.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, god. Really? You don’t feel guilt or regret for anyone but yourself. Oh. You got busted, huh? That’s why you’re here. Who knows? Who knows? Sonny. What do you know about nina? In her time of distress, she also found her way to this place for guidance. I offered her my counsel. There should be no lies between husband and wife. I’m glad my simple truth could help you both. Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

[ Groans ]

[ Breathing heavily ] I forgive you, sonny. Fight me back! Come on! God forgives you. Ohh! Come on, cyrus! Fight back! Fight back! Come on!

[ Grunts ] Of course. Is he the reason you came over here? Sonny suggested that I should apologize to you. He is very angry. Can you blame him? You’ve been lying to his face for months. And more importantly, you snitched on his family. I never meant for any of this to happen. You never meant to get caught. You’re not here to make things right. You’re not here to set things straight. You’re here because you don’t want to lose, sonny. No, I’m here because I want to make things right. You are the most selfish person I have ever met. You do nothing but hurt everyone around you, mostly the people you claim to care about. That’s not fair. Fair? You’re gonna talk to me about fair? It’s not fair that drew almost died in prison because you had a temper tantrum. It’s not fair that you get to show up whenever you want with a fake apology, because you want sonny to forgive you. You are nothing but a selfish bitch, and I hope you rot in hell! I won’t le curtis: Eckert’s full store was closed. But this donut window was open all night.

[ Squeals, laughs ] You never have to apologize for eckert’s lemon donuts.

Ahh!

[ Chuckles ] As you can see, I am not offering you any. Uh, yeah, I’ve noticed that.

[ Laughs ] Oh, this is the best. Babe, you’re the best. Well, honey, I got to say, I’m just impressed. There’s not many people that would be so happy to work on new year’S. Well, at least we won’t have to set an alarm. We can sleep in and make up for these late-night donuts. Sleep? Mnh-mnh. I don’t know if I’ll be able to sleep. I’m so excited thinking about your upcoming surgery. I mean, if this works, you could be on the road to walking again. Yeah. Yep, yep, yep. That’s the plan. What if it doesn’t work? I don’t want to kill esme. You can see why I’d be the tiniest bit skeptical, though, right? Yes, but I’ll settle for getting her out of my sons’ lives. Is that all? Do you truly think esme is equipped to raise a child?

My child? No. Obviously, I don’T. I just don’t know what you want me to do. What I want from you…

[ Exhales sharply ] I’m sorry. I — I have trouble concentrating when I’m around you. What are you doing?

[ Chuckles ] Remembering the good times.

[ Whispering ] And there were a lot of them. There were a couple.

[ Chuckles ] And those days are over. Is that why you don’t want to help me with esme? Because if we spend too much time together, then you might not be able to resist me? You were at wyndemere on christmas eve, weren’t you? Yes. I-I’m really embarrassed. You know, speaking of warming up, I’m gonna get a little more coffee and let you two speak privately. Thank you. Esme, breaking into wyndemere was dangerous and illegal. What were you doing there? Look, elizabeth baldwin told me that that is where nikolas kept me prisoner last christmas. And I thought that I-if i was there the same time of year, that it might help spark something to help me remember. I see. Look, I’m really sorry that I broke in, but I-I was really cold and… I-I was a little crazy, you know? And I never should have damaged the property. I’ll pay for the broken glass right away. I am sorry you had such a bad night. You should have called me. You can do that. I should have. But thank you for understanding. You’ve always been really good to me. Well, we’re family. And we all have our crazy moments. I’m glad it’s not just me. No. No, it’s not. Did it work? Sorry? Did you remember anything? What did your parents find out about you that was so bad you started pounding kamikazes? They know I lied about the internship I said I was gonna do over winter break. They just kept pushing a-and pushing about why I didn’t come home for the holidays as planned. Somehow, it all just came out. My lousy grades! I was sitting next to you when you got an “a” in organic chemistry. “A” minus is what I got. And there’s no way I can get away with that “b” I got in anatomy, right? Okay. That anatomy class is killer. A “b” in that class is like top of the curve. My parents — they don’t care. They’re threatening

[Breathes deeply] To pull me out of pcu and send me to a local college so I can live at home. They don’t want to waste their money paying for pcu if I’m not performing up to their standards. That’s crazy. That’s why I went to that frat party. I just wanted to forget for a while, you know? My parents were really mad, actually. Why am I such a scrub? I had every intention in exposing nina. I did. I went — I went to my dad first. I was gonna tell him, but… he was just — he was so happy. He was so in love. And I couldn’t do it. And I knew if I couldn’t tell him, I couldn’t tell you.

[ Sighs ] And then I realized, why should either one of you hurt any more because of nina? So I made a deal with her. I-I told her that I’ll keep quiet if she lets me decide when and if she can see you and the kids. You had no right. I-I know that, and, willow, I am — I am sorry. I truly am. But you’ve already been through enough. I’m not gonna apologize for trying to protect you. It is not that. Michael, you didn’t trust that I could protect myself.

[ Scoffs ] I thought we were partners. Oh, willow, we are partners. Neither of us acted like it. I didn’t tell you I had cancer. And you didn’t tell me what nina did. We’re not honest with each other. What kind of marriage is that? What I’m

trying to do,carly, is make things right. Oh, my god. Too little, too late! Drew went to prison because of you. So, you know what? You deserve every bit of payback that’s coming at you. You know, you should be thanking me. All the horrible things that you’ve done to me. I’ve made myself the bad guy for you. You’re welcome. You have no one to blame but yourself. And you coming over here trying to apologize — are you kidding me? There’s no way you’re coming back from this, nina. No way. I know that sonny values loyalty more than anything. Yeah. He sure does. I’m gonna be really clear here. I will never forgive you. Yeah, I know you don’t care. But willow? Your daughter is gonna see that you haven’t changed and that you’re still just as toxic as ever, and you’re never gonna see amelia and wiley.

Ever. I never meant for things to go this far. You never meant to get caught. I mean, come on! Let’s be honest! But you did mean to make me and drew suffer. Suffer how?

[ Keys clatter ]

[ Exhales heavily ] Drew, I’m the one — drew, nina is the one who called the sec. Is that right? I am so sorry about what happened to you. I had no intention for you to go all the way to — yes or no, nina? Are you the one who called the sec? Yes. Well, what am i supposed to do now? I don’t understand. Because I can’t do all the things that I would do if you were a man, right? I can’t — I can’t grab you, and I can’t hit you. But you are vile, nina. And you are the worst kind of hypocrite. Scout told me that she saw you at the halloween party. You were so nice to her. And the whole time, you knew that you put her father away in prison. Well, I had no idea that the judge was gonna be so harsh with your sentencing… and donna and wiley were there, and they have no idea, do they, that you tried to put carly away? But they will. No! Well, of course they will. Why — why shouldn’t they find out that they’re living a lie, that they think that you’re some kind of good and kind person when you’re not? I mean, you don’t even love your kids. Of course I do! No, you love the idea of being a mother and a grandmother. But you could never put your kids’ needs ahead of your own. And that’s what you need to do. Do not tell me how I feel about my daughter or my grandchildren. You guys are standing here like you’re so saintly. You did commit a crime, by the way! Let me remind you that. And you’re the one who set all this in motion anyway. You kept the truth from me about both my daughters, first nelle, then willow. You kept me away from willow for months! I mean… stop! Stop! I can’t handle this tonight. My mom died. Bobbie’s dead? Oh, my god. I’m so sorry. But you just go ahead and you barged in anyway — I didn’t know, drew. You didn’t care. You didn’t care. And you’re not here for me, and you’re not here for drew. You’re here for yourself. And you’ve said everything you needed to say, so get out of my house. Carly, I didn’t know, and I’m so — get the hell out of my house! Get out!

[ Crying ] How do I… how do I live in a world where nina gets to exist, but my mom can’t? Okay. Okay.

Party. Come again? Yeah, an why is she gone? Okay. Don’t flatter yourself. You are quite resistible. Then why are you running away? I’m not running anywhere. Oh, then you’ll help me get to esme? Well, I admit that I would be happier with her out of the picture. That’s great. Now all you have to do is throw a party. Come again? Yeah, and make sure esme’s among the attendees. I’ll get you a full guest list. Why would esme come to a party I throw?

[ Chuckles ] Ava. You have one of the most fertile imaginations I’ve ever known. It’s just one of your many alluring traits. Well, that’s true. But a party? I’m sure you’ll think of a reason to throw one. Who doesn’t love a party? Do you really expect me to believe that you’re not gonna hurt esme? Hand to god. And if you can’t take me at my word, who can you trust? I walked around wyndemere, and… nothing. I don’t remember a single memory. Were you still at wyndemere when I got there? Yeah, I was. I-I panicked and ran out before you saw me. Uh-huh. But you left your glove. It must have fallen out of my pocket or something. I-I’m really sorry. I-it’s kind of hard to explain, but I-I couldn’t risk getting arrested. I didn’t want to miss ace’s first christmas. Yeah. I mean, I understand. I do. I really do. But you broke the law, esme. You’re going to have to turn yourself in. Joss, hi. I’m sorry to disrupt your night, but your mom needs to talk to you. Can you come home? Yeah, of course. Is my mom okay? Yeah. She just, um… she’ll explain everything when you get here, okay? So, drive safe, a-and, um — and we’ll see you soon. Okay. Bye. Uh, that was drew. I have to go. My mom needs to talk to me.

[ Groaning ] I sh– I should go. Stay here. Don’t move.

[ Groans ] Want me to go with you? I can take adam back to his room first. I’m worried about leaving him alone like this in his condition. Will you? I promise. I will keep an eye on him. Thank you. Just text me when you can. I will. Look, we — we both made mistakes, but we — we love each other. We can get through this. Nina’s lies are one thing. But you’re my husband. Yours hurt so much worse. Look, I’m gonna need some time to sift through all of this. Okay. Yeah. Let’s — let’s — let’s go home. Look, I-I’ll do anything, anything I can to make this ri– I want you to sleep somewhere else tonight.

[ Cellphone rings ] Who’s calling at this time of night? Well, answer it. It might be about the kids. It’s drew. Take it. There’s nothing left to say. Not tonight. Willow…

[ Ringing continues ]

[ Sighs ] Hey, drew. What’s going on? The surgery is experimental. There’s no guarantees. If it doesn’t work, are you gonna be upset? Honey, I’m gonna be upset because I know how much you value your independence. But I love you. Honey, I’m gonna love you no matter what. Whether you can walk or not.

[ Sighs ] That’s it. That’s the truth. I do know that. So, how are you feeling about the procedure? I’m trying to not be too hopeful. Honey… I just want to be able to sweep my brilliant, kind, and absolutely beautiful wife off of her feet. You know, you’re doing that now. And carry her to our bedroom, where we make love. You, my love… you sweep me off my feet every single day with that smile.

[ Chuckles ] Mm-hmm. Yep. That’s the one. How is he? The nurse said that he was touch and go in the ambulance. Ah! I should call — no, I’ll make the call. Just go. Okay. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] I-I can’t go to jail. What about ace? I — okay, look. I think that you will be granted bail. You probably won’t even have to stay overnight. I don’t get it. I thought you understood. I — I do, I do. But actions have consequences. But if you turn yourself in and you admit to what you’ve done, you will probably just get some community service, maybe a fine. I should have known better. Yes, you should have. Breaking into wyndemere was a very foolish thing to do. But, esme — esme, look at me. If you take responsibility for what you’ve done, I think you’re gonna feel better. So, look, tomorrow morning we will go down together to the pcpd. Wait. You’re coming with me? Yes, of course I’m gonna go with you, dear. I wouldn’t make you do something so awful all by yourself.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Curtis? Hello? Hey, laura. Um, I hope I’m not bothering you, but you need to get down to the hospital.

It’s about your brother. You know, I never really felt like my parents saw me for who I was. I could have really used a friend like joss back then. It’s weird that… you can relate to my problems. I mean, you seem… you’re so together. Things got a lot better for me when I got out of my parents’ house. How’d you get out? I enlisted. I can’t do that. I’m not saying that you should. I’m just saying there’s a big world out there way beyond your parents’ judgment. You just got to stick with it until you can see it. Things do get better. Really think so? I know so. Any idea what this is about?

[ Sighs ] Only one way to find out. Hey. Thanks for getting here so quickly. Um, hi. Your mom’s in the living room. Go ahead.

[ Door closes ] Mom, what happened? Um…

[ Voice breaking ] It’s about grandma. She passed away. Sonny: You said you’d never lie to me. I know never is a long time. But you cracked pretty quick, didn’t you? And I hated every second that I kept you in the dark. Right. But not enough to come clean, right? Sonny… don’t throw away our life together because of one stupid mistake. I am so sorry. We’re stronger than — stop saying you’re sorry!

[ Door opens ] Sonny? What are you doing in the dark? Where is nina? Gone. Only daisy cottage cheese will do come on. Thank you, dex.

[ Sighs ] Happy new year. What happened? Well…

[ Sighs ] Grandma was staying at uncle luke’s apartment. She went to sleep and she never woke up. She passed away peacefully. She seemed fine when I talked to her on christmas. Yeah. She was happy.

[ Voice breaking ] She was happy. And you two were a big reason why she was.

[ Sighs ] Grandma always had my back, no matter how many times I screwed up. She was our rock. What are we gonna do without her? I don’t know. But we’re gonna get through this together. Come here.

[ All crying ] Curtis. Curtis. Hey, laura. Hey. Hey. Thank you for calling me. Glad I can help. So, what do you know about what happened? The paramedics said that the priest found cyrus at the all saints chapel. He was alone. He’s inside. No, no, I’m — I’m on my way — way home now. I’ll be there in 10.

[ Gasps ]

[ Monitor beeping ] How is he? I got him stabilized. But he hasn’t regained consciousness yet. Who did this to him?

[ Switch clicks ]

[ Gasps ] Hey, sonny. Why don’t you get that hand cleaned up, okay? Sonny, avery can’t see you like that, right?

[ Sniffs, sighs ]

[ Keys jangling ] How’s sonny? Did you tell him the truth about the sec? God, nina. You… I don’t think you should be here. H-he is in a bad way. I know. I just need to talk to him. Just for a minute. I-I told carly and drew everything. I just — I just came from there. If I could just talk… sonny. I…I… I just came…

[ Door slams ]

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well, have you started sweeping tracy off her feet yet? I wouldn’t have pegged you and scott baldwin as texting buddies. Stop doing that. What? Using his full name. Sorry. What’s the deal with you two? There is no deal. He texted me the other day, out of the blue, to ask me about my new year’s plans. Naturally, I assumed it was meant for someone else. Then he texted me again. Then I responded, and now the floodgates are open, apparently. Well, if you don’t want him to contact you, just tell him to back off. Or better yet, why don’t you block him? Unless lucy was right and you really are lonely. Lucy coe is never right about anything ever. Look, it’s no big deal to have a friend who you text with every now and then. This is a lot more than now and then. Wow! Scott texts you a lot. See what I mean? Floodgates.

[ Laughs ] What are you laughing at? Granny, scott’s flirting with you. So, uh, I’ve been, uh, texting with tracy. You know, when I ran into her at the home & heart show. And I must tell you, it — it’s been going very well. I think I’m actually flirting with her. Aren’t you going a little bit fast maybe? I thought you’d be happy. Well, yeah, but, you know, we kind of agreed to go slow, woo her slowly so she’s not suspicious. And you build into the suggestion of going to vegas, remember? ‘Cause you want to entertain her with the lights and the water fountains and the gondola ride through the venetian. And then maybe a really elegant dinner, a nightcap, and then shots, edibles. And the next thing you know, elvis is officiating, and what’s hers is ours.

[ Sighs ] Lucy, luke spencer tricked tracy into marrying him on a drunken lost weekend in las vegas. I doubt that tracy’s gonna fall for that again. I’ve know tracy for decades. She has a habit of making the same mistakes. Well, I guess we have that in common. How’s lucas? Well, he’s shocked and he’s devastated. Just like you. But I told him — I told him that I would use my contacts to help bring your mom back with as little red tape as possible with customs. Okay? Thank you. Yeah. I just — I just really wish that there was more that I could do. Oh, my god. What? My mom, she hated to fly. She almost never did it by herself. And now she’s gonna be alone. There’s no one to be there to hold her hand in case the plane hits bumps, right?

[ Sobbing ] I keep saying “her.”

[ Sniffles ] But that body coming home to us… that’s not my mom anymore, is it? Sonny, I am so, so sorry. At least you’re not denying it. What’s the point? Willow: W-wait, wait, wait. This is actually true? You’re the one who turned carly and drew in? You? You put this whole nightmare in motion? I can explain. Well, at least I can try to explain. Do not come near me! Okay, okay, okay. Sonny, I need you to understand that I was on my way here to tell you ev– I don’t want to hear any excuses. I just want to know why. Why, nina? Do you hate the mother of my children so much that you’d want to send her to prison out of spite? Type 2 diabetes? I did not tip off the sec out of pure spite, sonny. You didn’t? No, I didn’T. Maybe that was part of the reason, but not fully. Do you remember how sick willow was last spring when all of this happened? Yeah. We almost lost her. And the whole time, carly knew that I was her mother. And if she would have come forward sooner, aunt liesl would have been able to donate her bone marrow even earlier. Don’t you dare make this about me. No, the fact is, I spent years, years searching for my daughter. And at that moment, I thought I was losing you when I first found her. And that made you angry. Angry! I-I get it. But it doesn’t explain why you roped michael and ned into the situation. What? I’m sorry, michael. No, no, no, it’s — it’s okay. You knew? Yeah. Oh. For how long? I found out when we were in puerto rico at their wedding. That was months ago. I know. And you said nothing?

[ Scoffs ] Uh…I can’T. I can’T. Willow. No, you’ve done more than enough damage, don’t you think? Your mom’s not in her body anymore, no. She’s everywhere, which means she’s always gonna be with the people that she loved. I th– I need to call michael and josslyn before they hear it from someone else. God, they’re gonna be so upset. They are. They’re… they’re gonna be upset, they’re gonna be devastated, but they’re gonna have you to help them get through it and you’re gonna have them. Okay? And as far as letting them know, I spoke to your brother, and he said that — that he’s only gonna talk to family and he’s gonna let everybody know that you haven’t had a chance to reach your kids yet. So if you — if you want to take some time, take a few hours just to let everything — what you’re feeling, let it process. Process what I’m feeling. I… I don’t even know what that is. And that’s okay. It’s gonna take time to let it all sink in. I don’t want it to sink in.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry. My mind just keeps racing and racing, and I just keep thinking about the past few months, questioning everything. Wait, what do you — what do you mean? Like what? Like — like — like what if I had done something different? Anything different that my mom would still be here with us? Yay! You’re back. Mm. Mm. You want to finish that bottle of champagne with me? Or we could even open up another one. Uh, we could just stick to the first one. Mm. Is everything okay? They called you in on new year’s eve. Yeah. The, uh, senior detective on duty had to go out on a call. They needed someone to fill in. Oh. All I did was sit in the squad room and fill out paperwork. Wish I tagged along with you instead of staying here. It was that bad?

[ Sighs ] I love my ma. You know that. I do. She’s awesome, but she’s not perfect. Awesome and perfect are two different things. She just — she gets caught up in being right sometimes that it crosses the line into being righteous. I think that happened twice tonight. Could you have stopped her? No, I didn’t even find out about both situations until after. But let’s face it, the only reason why my ma is here is because of me. Here is what I know about your mother. Nobody tells lois cerullo what to do. She makes her own choices and her own mistakes. Seems like she made one or two of those tonight. But that is on her, not you. Yeah, I know. I just feel bad. Well, would it make you feel better if we snuggled on the couch and finished off that bottle of champagne? Definitely. Let’s do it. I’m not on call for another two days. Oh, wait. Granny’s in there flirting with scott baldwin. Baldwin’s here? Yeah, well, flirting by text. Scott is not flirting with me. Read these. That is the second time tonight! Scott is not flirtingwith me. Read these. That is the second time tonight! Is there no privacy?

[ Door opens ] That was quick. I’m almost done here and we c–

[ Door closes ]

[ Gasps ] I know what it’s like to perform through pai nikolas. What are you doing here? Surprised? Yeah, I’d imagine you would be given the last time we saw each other, you knocked me unconscious and left me for dead. Well, I knew from laura that you were alive and well, withdrawing and depositing all over europe. Good trip? You sound angry. I am so far beyond angry. You? I’m the one you almost killed that night. If anyone has a right to be livid, ava, it’s me. Well, you know that sonny’s guard is right outside that door. So? If you try to get your revenge or whatever the hell you’re doing here, I’ll scream. Let ‘er rip, ava. No one will hear you. What do you think? He’s flirting. Thank you. How do you know? It’s the exclamation points. There’s too many, too often. Scotty b’s got a thing for you.

[ Laughs ] Yeah, the only thing scotty b has a thing for is a money clip. Didn’t I hear that you guys had a romance back in the day? Ooh. If by romance you mean a, um, brief, regrettable dalliance, then yes, it — it was one for the ages. Whah. Okay, we can all agree that scott is an acquired taste. Understatement. But let’s just say for the sake of argument, that he’s interested. In me? In you. Would you be interested back? My standards are exponentially higher than scott baldwin. Oh, yeah. Mitch, gino, paul, anthony, luke. Do not mention luke’s name in conjunction with those other men. Look, despite our differences… of which there are many. …I really do want you to be happy. And I’m not saying that you should lower your standards. I-I just — it wouldn’t kill you to get out there a little bit and have some fun once in a while. Says who? Are you kidding me? What? What did I tell you about exclamation points? You’re supposed to be playing it cool. You know, act interested but not too interested. Available. Not too available? Exactly. You don’t want to appear desperate. What else have you been texting tracy? I know — let’s take a picture. What? My wife’s into selfies. Who knew? Well, jordan was telling me I should up my social-media presence, so I don’t know. How about a picture with my husband and my favorite brother? Only if you get my good side. Well, squeeze in. Here, squeeze in. Alright. Yeah, that’s good.

[ Camera shutter clicks ] Great.

[ Laughter ] Can I see? Mm-hmm. What do you think? Let’s see. Oh, nice. I’d say that’s perfectly postable. Oh, well, unfortunately, you are gonna have to forgive me. I already warned lucy I have to make a-a business call. Got a client in singapore where it is already tomorrow. So I will say good evening. Happy new year. Happy new year. Happy new year. Hmm. It’s never a good sign when lucy and scott have their heads together. Mnh-mnh.

[ Cellphone rings ] Lucas jones. That’s strange. Hi, lucas. Why? What’s wrong? Do you not know what that means? Well, I thought it was just a colorful emoji. You’re absolutely hopeless. Well, thank you for letting me know. Yes. And again, I’m so sorry. Okay, bye. Laura, is something wrong? Yes. That was lucas jones. Scotty, I’m so sorry, but bobbie died. I know this is gonna sound ridiculous. Well, tell me anyway. When my mom told me that she was gonna leave, it was right after michael and willow’s wedding. And I can’t explain it, but I just knew that she should not be going to handle luke’s affairs on her own. I mean, she has a medical condition. But you know my mom. She always talks with such confidence. And you believed her when she told you that she was okay? Yes. Everything was okay for a while, and I was happy when tracy showed up to help her. But she kept coming up with excuses to stay. I mean, she was gone for months, and I — I just accepted it. I should have told her to come home. I should have told her that her family needed her. Carly, bobbie died peacefully, in her sleep. She had no pain. She died knowing that she was loved. Look at me. You shouldn’t have any regrets. But I do. I do! Willow’s gonna be fine. Will you? When I found out about the insider trading and I tipped off the sec, I regretted it immediately. Immediately? Yeah? Before or after you got carly arrested? Donna’s mother could have been sent to prison. Scout’s father

went to prison. She got her father back. And you ripped him away from her again! I-I wasn’t thinking about all that. No, you weren’t thinking. Drew almost died. I know. Got beaten up an inch from his life. I know! I know! An innocent man. And — and — no, hold on a second, okay? What I — what I did was wrong, no question about that. But carly and drew

did commit a crime. Oh, so you’re saying he deserved it? No, I’m not saying that. I’m just saying they weren’t innocent. Anyone could have reported them. Anyone didn’t, nina.

You did! I know. I know. I did. I reported them, and this is a lot for you to process, sonny. But like I said before, I was on my way here to tell you everything. I don’t believe you. I have activ willow, willow, just give me a chance to explain. Explain? Explain what? That you knew my own mother was lying to everyone and decided not to tell me? Oh, not only that, you let ned take the fall for what she did. Michael, how could you? Willow, I was trying to protect you. Oh, my god. You’re as bad as nina. Stop making this about me! It’s true! Well, guess what. I don’t need your protection. I’m not in isolation anymore. I’m not some wilting flower you need to shield from the world. I am healthy and strong. And I deserve your honesty, no matter how difficult it is to hear. No, you’re right. You should have told me the truth right from the start. Like you told me the truth about your cancer diagnosis? I guess, you know what? It doesn’t matter ’cause you did what you did. You ruined people’s lives in the process. Sonny, everyone’s fine. Physically, but not mentally. Drew came back from pentonville, he wasn’t the same. How could he be? I-I didn’t mean for that to happen. You keep saying you didn’t mean for that to happen! I can’t even — I can’t even look at you right now. Sonny, please. Don’t touch me. You said you’d never lie to me. I know never is a long time. But you cracked pretty quick, didn’t you? And I hated every second that I kept you in the dark. Right. But not enough to come clean, right? Sonny… don’t throw away our life together because of one stupid mistake. I am so sorry. We’re stronger than — stop saying you’re sorry! But I am sorry. Deeply. Truly. That’s all well and good. But I’m not the one who needs to hear it. When was the last time that you talked to your mom? Uh… christmas eve. I had donna call her so that she could… wish her a merry christmas. But we were late for the G.H. Party, so, um, I’m sure I rushed her off the phone so we could get out the door. Drew: How did you end the call? What? Well, when you — when you got off the phone, what did you say? I-I, um, told her to hurry back so we could, um, ring in the new year together. And before that? Donna told her that she loved her and, um, I said, “that goes ditto for me.” Carly, that sounds like a beautiful phone call. I-I’m sure you left your mom knowing that she was valued, that she was loved. Yeah, but if I knew that was the last time I was gonna talk to her, I would have told her how much she meant to me. I would have told her how much I respected her and looked up to her. I would have told her how much her love and acceptance changed me. She knew, she knew. But if I would have known, I would have never gotten off the call. I would have stayed on that phone forever. I just don’t believe it. Um, you know, lucas called me because he was trying to get lucky’s phone number. Um, I probably shouldn’t have said anything because I promised lucas that I would, um, let carly tell her kids first. Don’t worry. I-I won’t say anything. No, I promise I-I won’T. I won’t say anything, either. You know, bobbie and i may have had our differences. But she loves her family. And I always respected her so much for that. It’s a very sad day for anybody who loved bj. I know you did. Thanks. Uh, would it be okay if I… never mind. It’s very silly. What? I was just wondering if maybe I could give you a hug and…maybe I could get one back. Bobbie and I had our differences, too. I mean, way, way, way back in the beginning. But then, you know, out of that, something really kind of special grew. Something I will cherish forever. Thank you for being here. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Hey, we’re family, and we always will be. Bobbie was a sister to me. Luke or no luke… I loved her. I loved her, too. I still do. This room is soundproof.

[ Laughs ] You’re the one who told me that. But I’m not here to hurt you, ava. Stealing my daughter wouldn’t hurt me? I was angry. You sided with spencer, gave him leverage to take my child. And I wanted you to know what that felt like. Mm-hmm. But you know I wouldn’t have gone through with it. Do I? I’d like to think so. We’ve both been through the wringer since that night, haven’t we? Oh, you’ve been keeping tabs on me. Of course I have. I’m sorry austin lied to you. Did you kill him? What? Don’t look so surprised. We both know that you’re quite adept at eliminating threats. So tell me, did you kill austin? No. Were you behind the notes and the gun and the offer on wyndemere? Ava, I don’t know what you’re talking about. And shockingly, I actually believe you. So why did you come back? Well, when I heard that austin was dead and mason was in prison, it dawned on me that you weren’t being watched anymore. Ah. I could approach you. Another grand plan to get what’s yours. I do have an ulterior motive, but it’s a sincere one. See, we haven’t had a chance to hash things out since the truth came to light. And I wanted to tell you that I’m sorry. I caused you a lot of hurt and pain, and I regret it. Why do I feel like there’s a massive “but” coming? Okay, but even you have to admit that we were both played by austin and his boss that night. Yeah. And sadly, that wasn’t the first time we were played. You didn’t liv well, like most things in my life, it can all go back to ryan. It makes me sick what he did to us. Sending his daughter to — to seduce and manipulate spencer. He used my son to hurt the woman that I loved. And I did love you, ava. And I loved you, too. But even though ryan and esme were playing mind games with us, our real problems had nothing to do with them. So you don’t think we’d still be together had ryan and esme not interfered? I think we were always headed for heartbreak. Maybe sooner, maybe later, but I… I think it was inevitable. I disagree. Come on.

[ Laughs ] We lied to each other. You cheated on me! Because of them! Oh! What they did. Oh, please. Would you take some responsibility?! And then you did the unforgivable. You threatened to take my daughter from me. And that, there’s — there’s no coming back from that. Ever. So yeah, we loved each other, but it was a sick and toxic love that never stood a chance because it — it was rotten at its core. What are you doing to my phone? I’m downloading the gram on to it. Great idea. The gram? Oh, yes, of course. I have gone this long without succumbing to social media. Best I start now. That’s the spirit. I was being facetious. So was I. See? I followed some people that you know — alexis, felicia, laura. Look at their posts. They’re all out having fun on new year’s eve while you’re watching the ball drop at home. Alone. We do not besmirch the memory of dick clark in this house. Wasn’t besmirching anyone. I think what brook lynn’s trying to say is it might be a good idea to…get out more. You know what would be a good idea? If you get out. Of this house. My house. It’s monica’s house. Alan — oh, stop. Don’T. Forget it. I’m tired. You want to go home? Let’s go. Okay. Happy new year, granny.

[ Laughs ] Happy new year, brook lynn. We don’t know how much time we have left. Any of us. Might as well use the time we do have to live a little. We all loved bobbie. Actually even me. But not the way I did. I mean, all those starts and stops. When we were great, we were really great. I just couldn’t make it last. Why, scott baldwin, if I didn’t know you better, I’d think you just paid me a compliment. Well, I did. You’re beautiful. I haven’t had this much fun since, um… I don’t remember when.

[ Laughs ] Well, guess what. Me either. Maybe it was a love that wasn’t supposed to last. Or maybe it was something even deeper than that. You know? A bond that can’t quite be put into words. Your forever friend. Yeah, yeah. My forever friend. Right. Yeah, that sounds like bobbie. Yeah. It does. And I told my mom that I loved her all the time, but… was it enough, you know? What else is there? I put my mom through hell. I mean, I came into town just wanting to destroy her life. Carly, you — you have more than made up for that. But she had every reason to never speak to me again. And she forgave me. Because you earned it. You — you earned that forgiveness. No, it… it was bobbie. You know, she just loved unconditionally. Yeah. And that is — that is very powerful. She taught me so much. You know, she taught me how to be a good mom and how to be a good person, and how to love and — and be loved. Well, then I owe bobbie everything. I know I owe willow an apology. I’m not talking about willow. And you do owe her an apology. I’m talking about carly and drew. Now, I know drew’s away. But carly’s home. You’re not suggesting that I go to carly’s right now? Why not? Because it’s the middle of the night. So what? Oh, I see. You s– you see what, nina? You don’t want me charging over to carly’s because it’s the right thing to do. You want me to go over there because you know that carly will have no qualms tearing into me. Because you can’t bring yourself to do it… because you still love me. Don’t tell me how I feel. I know I’m right. You know what? I can’t — I’m not gonna do this right now. Alright? I’m not. This isn’t the end of us, sonny. Sonny! I won’t let it be. (Vo) if you have graves’ disease to qulipta. Most common side effects are nausea, constipation, and sleepiness. Qulipta. The forget-you-get migraine

medicine. Willow: I can’t believe you would throw that time in my face. I-I didn’t mean it like that. Well, that’s how it came off. I’m sorry, I’m sorry. What I’m trying to say is… I didn’t tell you the truth about nina because I was trying to protect you the same way you were trying to protect me when you found out about your diagnosis. Michael, you can’t even compare the two. I think you can from the — from the perspective that we were trying to prevent each other from getting hurt. I mean, now that you’ve gotten so much closer to nina, I knew how much it would hurt you to find out what she did. So I guess I was just trying to spare you. Except I’m not a porcelain doll! In fact, I have survived more than most people. You’re right, you’re right. And what is this? You’re acting like nina and i were snuggled up with all this mommy/daughter time. We didn’t get all that close.

[ Scoffs ] We couldn’t, not with her constantly canceling plans and avoiding family trips. Half the time she couldn’t get close enough. And the other half she couldn’t be bothered. And every time her name would come up, you would get that look on your face. Not angry. Just cold and unreadable. Because this wasn’t just about protecting me. There’s another reason you kept nina’s secret. Isn’t there? Wish things were different. So do I. And I’m sorry I was so easily manipulated. I’m sorry, too. But unfortunately, we’re the only ones left to blame. Ryan is dead. And esme is here physically, but her memory is not. What are you thinking? Ryan chamberlain got what he deserved. Did he ever. So what if we made sure… esme gets hers, too? Tracy: What do we have here? Gotcha. To barbara jean spencer. The heart of port charles. Heaven got a little more special tonight. Till I see you again, bobbie. To bobbie. To bobbie. To bobbie.To bobbie. I’m gonna go call the embassy. Okay.About bringing bobbie home. Okay? Thank you.

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Mm. Oh, my god. I thought this was gonna be a horrible new year’s eve, that I was gonna be all by myself, but here you are. We are gonna ring in the new year with the good stuff. Great. Let’s go.

[ Chuckles ] Whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you doing? I thought the plan was to get the bottle and get out of here before anybody else shows up.

[ Cork pops ] Too late! Cork’s off. You know my motto. Better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. Uh, or we could not get on ned’s bad side. Aww, look at you trying to score points with your future father-in-law. Trust me, dad will get over it. I’m just saying that there was champagne at the club. Yes, it was great to see blaze perform, but that place is a dive bar. It is a well-respected dive bar where many a future rock star has appeared. It was a solid booking. And blaze did amazing. Yes, she did, but that champagne was swill. I wouldn’t know. I stuck to the ginger ale. Oh, lucky you. I need to cleanse my palate. And tonight is our first new year’s as an engaged couple. What’s a more special occasion than that?

[ Cellphone chimes ] Whoa!

[ Door opens ] Mommy, I had a bad dream. Mm.Mm. Ah. If this is any indication of what’s to come in 2024, whoo, this is gonna be a damn good year!

[ Laughs ] I couldn’t have said that better myself. Oh, my gosh, you just got off a plane from australia. How are you feeling? Are you jet-lagged? Do I seem jet-lagged?

[ Both laugh ] I am a little hungry, though. Oh, okay. Well, I have tons of food in the kitchen. I can make you something. You know, if you don’t mind, I’ll take the lead on that. I know how you are in the kitchen.

[ Gasps ] I want you to know my kids think I make the best brownies on the planet. They do.Yeah. Those brownies from a box, those are — those are really good. I love those. Come in. I-I took the chance that you might still be here. I remember us mentioning that we both had to work on new year’s eve. I’m sorry. Did I catch you on your way out? No. You were just in the nick of time. I thought you’d be at the savoy at the new year’s eve party with michael by now. Yeah, that was the plan. But then it hit a snag. Oh! Literally. I-I changed clothes at the hospital, but then I decided to check in on a patient before I left. And then my skirt got caught on the door and I thought maybe you could… help me out. Of course I can. I don’t know why you’re making a big deal about this. I know that ned turned carly and drew in to the sec. So what? Everyb– no, it wasn’t ned. He’s only letting everyone believe it was him because it works to his advantage. Why would it work to his advantage? Why would he take the fall? Maybe you misunderstood what you heard. No! Trust me. Sonny, I’m the only one with her head on straight. You know what? If you don’t believe me, ask your son. I-it’s my dad. Oh, no. Did gregory get hurt? Do we have to go to the hospital? Just the opposite. He sent me photos of him… skydiving. What?! How crazy is this? Oh, my god. Look at gregory smiling. He’s so happy. He really is. I mean, the way that he looks in this photo, that is who my dad is to me. That’s who he always was when I was growing up. I thought that when he started using a cane that I would never see him like this again. I’m really happy he was able to jump out of an airplane.

[ Chuckles ] Chase, what’s wrong? It’s just before the als, it never would have occurred to him to go skydiving. He really is making the most out of the time that he has left. Hey,

honey, you know, uh,when I was your age, if I wasn’t feeling good, my mom would give me ginger ale. It always did the trick. Do you want to tell me about your dream? I had a dream about going to my new school. My teacher was a monster. I tried to get away, but I couldn’T. It was — it was too fast. Oh, sweetheart. Come here. Come here, come here. It’s okay. You know what? You don’t have to go to that school if you don’t want to. Daddy will get mad at me. No, baby, he won’t get mad at you, I promise you that. Because he and I, we just want what’s best for you. But I thought he said the school was the best. It is a good school. But the best school, that’s the one where you feel comfortable, where you enjoy learning. So I don’t have to go? Is that what you want? I want to stay with my friends. Then no. No, you don’t have to go. Thanks, mommy. Come here, honey. Oh, that hit the spot! You got to thank josslyn for the leftovers, please. What are you talking about? Her name wasn’t on that box. Were they yours? No. Donna’s? No! I rest my case.

[ Laughs ] If she complains about it, tell her I owe her a yummy meal. Okay, okay. Here. Oh, are we toasting the new year? No, we already did that. We’re toasting your return. Okay. What happened? I thought you were extending your stay so you could negotiate more joint ventures. Yeah, I got a little…impatient with some of the board members at the company I was dealing with. Wasn’t quite as skillful as I thought I would be. Figured it’d be best to let a colleague finish the deal. Oh, wow. Drew cain lost his patience, huh? Well, it was more I kind of got out of there before I lost my patience and told those board members what I really thought of them, you know, and just…blew up the deal altogether. Wow. That’s not like you at all. Michael: What’s going on? That’s what I’d like to know. I told sonny that it wasn’t ned who pointed the sec at drew and carly. Lois, stop it! He deserved to know. Michael, olivia, and ned all know who’s really responsible. Lois is right, sonny. I didn’t go to the sec. I wouldn’t hurt carly that way. What about drew, ned? He and I have had our issues, but I would never expose him to federal scrutiny.

[ Sighs ] Ned is telling the truth, sonny. He’s not the one that tipped off the sec. You’re awfully quiet over there, michael. Is what lois saying is true? Did you keep this from me? Sonny: I love her, you know? I want this to last forever, like you and willow.

[ Exhales deeply ] Yeah. I’ll let you get back to work. Yeah, hey — didn’t you — we have the time. Sorry, but you had to tell me something? No, it’s fine. You know, it’s just something I realized that I can — um, I can handle on my own, but, uh, I-I appreciate that. Thank you. All right. You know you can come to me for anything, right? I love you, my son. I know. Yeah. I did. The virus that causes shingles is sleeping…u know what? I’m not gonnabring our whole night down. I’m not a doctor. My dad could be around for a long time. Okay.

[ Clears throat ] Here you go. To my incredible fiancé, the best man I know. Okay, it’s your turn to toast something amazing about me. I-I don’t know what I would toast about you. Wow. Thank you. No, I mean, there’s just so much. I don’t know where I’d start. But… start with your beauty… …your kind heart… …your generous spirit. You’re wildly talented. And the way you make me feel like I can do anything. So how about we just toast to all the above? I love you, brook lynn. I love you, too.

[ Cellphone rings ] Okay, you really need to just turn that off. Detective chase.

[ Sighs heavily ] No. You were right to call me. I will be right there. I’m sorry. I have to go. What’s the matter? Uh, police business. I-I’ll see you at home. Okay. No sense in wasting good champagne. I just checked on scout and she is out like a light. Poor kid. Like, she is really stressed out about that school. Yeah. It’s heartbreaking. To be so afraid of changing schools and feel like she couldn’t say anything about it. Yeah. So what are you gonna do? I don’t know. I mean, I didn’t press the issue with drew because I thought scout was warming up to the idea of going to westwood, but clearly she was just saying what she thought he wanted to hear. Come here. It’s tough. You know? I mean, you want to get them out of their comfort zone so they can grow, but at the same time, you got to respect their feelings, too, right? Yes. And that’s what I’m doing now. You know, when he first brought the idea of going to westwood to me, I was totally worried about scout going there, I mean, transferring her away from her friends that she had at her current school and then right in the middle of the school year. Now that I see how upset she is, I’m not gonna make her go. Well, I respect and I understand your position and your decision. But how do you think drew’s gonna react? Don’t you think there’s something about a new year that makes you want to make changes in your life? No, I’m not good at new year’s resolutions. I’m not. If I make a big sweeping change, it usually blows up in my face and I backslide by february. Yeah, I just had A… I just had a lot of time to think about things when I was in australia, you know, some things that I’m happy with, and then… some things that I’m not. Okay. Like what? I just kind of fell into a role that I am not comfortable with. Uh, okay. I was just so grateful to be home after — after being held overseas that I fell into this role of peacekeeper with the quartermaines. I felt it was somehow my duty to get along with everybody, calm the waters at elq. And… that’s just not working for me anymore. I mean, where was ned’s loyalty to me? He’s the reason I got sent back to prison. I know. I-I understand what you’re saying about ned, and I agree with you, I do, but the rest, I-I don’t know. I love how kind and generous and forgiving you are. I’m just saying I’m not a choir boy, carly. I’m a grown man. And I’ve got my limits. And I’ve got an extended family that just knows how to play dirty. I mean, where has that forgiving nature got me? What has it got me? Other than months in pentonville. Sonny: Michael. You knew? I think we’ve done enough damage for one night. Hey, sonny, I hope you know I only wanted to help. Let’s give them some privacy. Lois.

[ Sighs ] Dad, I’m sorry. I don’t want to hear your apologies. Why didn’t you come to me as soon as you found out who turned carly and drew in? Dad, there’s — there’s no clear-cut answer. It’s clear-cut! It’s very simple! Just tell me the truth! All right. It was best for everyone involved if ned took the fall, and in the end, ned agreed. Why would he do that, michael? Because we made a business arrangement that worked out in his favor. Look, it works out for ned, yeah. He wheeled and dealed. And you kept your mom in the dark? I-I did my best to do right by everyone, dad, including you. How is lying right by me?! Because sometimes the truth can do more damage than a lie. How long have you known? Since october. I found out right after you and nina got married. You look lovely. Well, your crimson closet of dresses sure came in handy. Okay. What do you think? Is this a good look for new year’s eve? It’s almost perfect. Almost? You need a necklace. Here. Take mine. Okay. Here you go. Yeah. All right, let’s see.

[ Gasps ] Hold on. Yes. Much better. This is so generous. Thank you. Well, anything for you. I knew I could count on you. Nina? Oh, my god. W-what’s wrong? I was stuck. Drew is just gonna have to accept the fact that scout is not going to westwood academy, because this is about what’s best for our daughter, not what he wants. Well, look, he’s a reasonable guy. He’s gonna understand your decision, and if he doesn’t, he’ll come around to it when he hears your side. Yeah, I know. He’s a terrific dad. I just think I’m going about this all wrong. Well, how so? Well, I mean, didn’t I just do what drew did? Make a unilateral decision without consulting the other parent? Eh… you saw how upset she was. I don’t know what else I’m supposed to do. We haven’t talked much about your time in pentonville. What’s there to talk about? Well, for one thing, you’re different. I’ve noticed a change since you got out. You’re coming down much harder on ned. Whereas before you would have tried to keep peace in the family. Is that unreasonable? I didn’t say unreasonable, I said different. Then there’s the whole situation with scout’s school. Did sam tell you that I got her into westwood academy? She told me that you announced it to her and scout without a discussion. Yeah, well, she’s gonna have a lot more opportunities at that school than where she is now. I’m not saying whether it’s good or bad if scout goes to that school. Well, then — then what are you saying? I’m saying that I love you and I’m concerned about you. ‘Cause I want my daughter to go to an excellent school? Because you went through hell. And it’s changed you. And I just want you to know that whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to carry it alone. And I’m here. It’s nothing really. I know we’re still figuring out our…relationship. But I hope that one day we get to the point where we’re able to tell each other anything. Yeah, I do, too. I need to t-tell you so– suddenly looking at you, I realize how we were robbed, all the moments that we didn’t get, like me brushing your hair before school, and taking a million pictures at your prom and helping you pick out your wedding dress. The list goes on. You know, I was so happy when I found out that I was pregnant. And I dreamed about all the things that I would do if I had a daughter, and I had a daughter. But we never got to do those things. The important thing is that we have each other now. And there will be lots more moments for us in the future.

[ Door opens, keys jingling ] Brook lynn, what are you doing here? Um, I was just picking something up.

[ Door closes ] How was blaze’s show? Oh, it — it was phenomenal. She was great. Everyone loved her. She’s gonna be a huge star. I, uh — I thought you were spending tonight with your fiancé. We were. Chase got called into work. So how was your night? I think you can direct that question to your mother. Ma, did something happen? I’m sorry, brookie, but, uh, olivia and i need to talk privately. Sorry. Something obviously happened.

[ Whispering ] Tell me everything. Vivi, I know you’re upset. You’re damn right I’m upset! What the hell were you thinking? I was thinking that sonny is my good friend. Yeah? Well, congratulations, lois. Or should I say she who knows everything. You just ruined your good friend sonny’s life! You’ve known for over two months who tipped off the sec about carly and drew? Yeah. So you’re telling me… that you found out after my wedding? Do you know how much it meant to me to have you at my wedding? So the reconciliation is a lie? Is that what you’re saying? No, no. Come on, dad, that’s not — I love you. That’s not — yeah, you love me! But why didn’t you tell me the truth?! Dad, I tried. I tried. I-I-I went to you to tell you. And you just — you were so happy. The happiest I’ve seen you in a long time. I didn’t want to take that away from you. And I also thought if I told you the truth, that something might be broken, I don’t know, maybe between us. You know I love you. I would never let anything be broken between us. Dad, if the truth came out… I knew it would hurt you more than anyone else. Look if, um — if you want to leave what happened in pentonville in the past, that’s fine. I just want you to know that I love you. And I’m here for you. And if you ever need me, all you have to do is ask. I just want you to know that I hear you, and I appreciate you and everything that you’re saying. I just appreciate it so much. Mm. Just knowing that — that you love me and that — and that you’re here for me, that’s — that’s all I need. Look, but if you change your mind ever, it’s okay. I promise that if I ever need any kind of support whatsoever, I’m coming to you. Now… what do you say I get in the living room, make a nice fire? We can finish that bottle of champagne… all right. …Make some new year’s resolutions that we can actually keep. Okay. Like what? Like taking long walks together. Like leaving our phones at home. Oh. I could do that. Saturday morning doughnuts. Ooh, I could really do that. Way less time with business. Way more time in bed. Oh, my god, these are some resolutions I could definitely get behind. Better get started on that fire.Yeah.

[ Sighs ] He’s gonna be okay. He’s gonna be okay.

[ Cellphone rings ] What the hell? I mean, this is all relatively new to me. I’ve basically been a single parent to both scout and danny, and I’m used to making all the big decisions on my own. Well, I’d say you’ve done a pretty awesome job ’cause you have two pretty awesome kids. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] You know, when he first came back to port charles, we were basically in lockstep about how to parent scout until drew came back from pentonville. Maybe he’s just trying to put it all behind him too fast, you know? I know I did the same thing. Just probably wants to prove to himself and to scout that he’s still a good dad. And, you know, maybe he thinks, what better way than to get your kid into some elite school? But why didn’t he just come to me first, you know, so we could talk it over and see if it was appropriate for her? Hmm. I know westwood is just one decision. But it’s a big one and there’s gonna be so many bigger decisions the older that she gets. Right, so that’s why it’s important you got to get on the same page now so down the line you can — you can make these decisions together. Right. But I just told scout that she didn’t have to go to the school without including drew in the conversation. Did I just make a big mistake? You can’t guilt me, liv. Sonny had a right to know. But I told you, I told you in confidence. You didn’t tell me anything. I figured it out on my own. Oh. Whatever. I begged you not to say anything because this affects so many more people than just sonny. No, it affects ned’s deal with michael to get control of elq. Yeah, but it affects more people than just ned! But while we’re on the subject of ned, why don’t we talk about ned? Okay? Elq is his family company. He loves it, lois. It means something to him. Just because you can’t stand it, you had no right to mess this up for him! What can I say? If I see something, I say something. And you want to know something funny? You used to be the exact same way. I thought that you were my friend. I am your friend. I am also sonny’s friend. How could i ever trust you now? I begged you not to say anything. You just had to go run your mouth and ruin everybody’s life! Oh, is that so? Yeah. Let me tell you, the way that I see it is that you know better than anyone what it means to keep secrets from sonny. Oh, wow. Olivia. V-vivi. No, no, no. You said — you said because I — I kept it secret from sonny that my child was his son so that when dante grows up, becomes a cop, and goes undercover, he doesn’t realize he’s going after his father? And then when sonny finds out and he doesn’t realize that the cop that he’s shooting is his own son? Is that what you’re talking about? No, no, no. Is that what you’re throwing in my face right now, my “good friend”? Look, dad, I didn’t — I didn’t want to hurt you. Especially after getting you back. The only way this would hurt me is if whoever turned carly and drew in to the sec is somebody I care about. Now, I know you didn’t do it ’cause you wouldn’t do that to your mother. It wasn’t me. So you must have good reason to withhold this information from carly and drew. What is it? Dad, the — the informant wasn’t close to mom or drew. But exposing them would hurt someone else that I love very much. Willow? It’s new year’s eve. How did we get talking about such a heavy topic? Tonight is all about new beginnings, right? That’s what people say. Then you and I, let’s head over to the savoy. I think we’ve kept our husbands waiting long enough.

[ Both chuckle ] Okay. Okay. Oh, I’m not sure what to do with this dress. Oh, that’s easy. Crimson has a person who does alterations on the model dresses. She can make sure that that is as good as new. That would be amazing. Thank you. This was a brand-new dress. I was gonna wear it for the first time tonight, so it’d be great if it didn’t go to waste. Yeah. I’ll just, uh…

[ Chuckles ] You know, it just occurred to me you could have gone to the quartermaines’ to change, but you came here. The quartermaine house is so far away. Why go all the way home when I have… a mother who works in fashion? And…thank you again, nina, for loaning me the new dress, for fixing the ripped one. Really means a lot to me. Shall we? After you. Head & shoulders is launching someth my frequent heartburn had me taking antacid after antacid all day long it seems to me the only mistakeyou’d be making is forcing scout to go to a school that she strongly says she doesn’t want to go to. I know that drew didn’t mean to put her in a rough spot, but she does feel like she had to change schools because that’s what he wanted. Well, look, I think drew’s a great dad, but I think he put scout in a rough spot. I think he also put you in a tough spot. And I think you should trust your instincts and try to make it right. Thank you for having my back. Well, you’ve always got my back. It’s what makes us so good together. Happy new year. Happy new year. Let me see if I have this straight. You let everyone think that it was you who tipped off the sec about carly and drew’s insider trading? Actually, I was on my way to tell drew who was really to blame when I slipped and fell and lost my memory. And then when you got your memory back, you made an agreement with michael to keep quiet in exchange for his stock proxy? That’s right. Oh. People wonder why this family scares me sometimes. Olivia! Olivia, wait! No, you — you got some more helpful advice, huh? You got someone else’s secrets that you feel entitled to announce to the entire world? Olivia, I went too far, and I know it! That day that sonny shot dante was my worst nightmare coming true. The memory of that moment, it haunts every quiet corner of my mind. Just tell me, how long have you had that locked and loaded and ready to throw in my face?! No, olivia! Liv! Olivia! Liv, wait! Mom, what did you do? I opened my big mouth! And I may have started the new year by losing my oldest friend. What about willow? Oh, come on, dad. D-drew’s out of pentonville. Drew’s out of pentonville. M-mom’s happy running kelly’S. She and drew are happy together. We can just let this go. I don’t want to hear that! Who is it? Come on, dad, I — who — who is it?! Who turned your mom and drew in to the sec?! It was nina! Fire’s lit. What do you say? Carly? Carly, what is it?

[ Hoarsely ] That w– that was the embassy in amsterdam. My mom’s dead.

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merci beaucoup. Je reviens tout de suite. Okay. You said thank you, and she said, um, something right away. Hey, there we go. Very good. Yes. She said that she would be back right away. That’s very good, trina. Thank you. You’re picking it up already. Thank you. Wow, this place is incredible. This is one of your favorite spots? So, actually, I have never been to this restaurant before because I wanted to try a place that was new to both of us as part of our new beginning together. Mm, I love that. I love everything about paris so far, except tonight, considering that you have completely left me in the dark about what you have in store for us. So let’s hear it, cassadine. Oh, what, and spoil the surprise? No. No, no, no, no.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Door closes ] He’s asleep again. I should have been here when he woke up. How are his vitals? The same, dr. Robinson. He’s been in and out. Why don’t you speak to him? Let him know that you’re here. Okay. Kevin, honey? It’s me. I’m here. I don’t know if you can hear me, but… I-I really need you to wake up. Can you do that? Can you open your eyes for me? Hi. Oh, thank you for coming back to me, sweetheart. Thank you. Hey. Port charles police. I’m detective falconeri. This is detective chase. We were told you were coming. Any updates? We’ve been monitoring the apartment for 24 hours. No one matching ms. Prince or the nanny’s description have exited. So the apartment’s still occupied? Well, thanks for holding off, waiting for us. This, uh, could be trouble. Police. Open up! Ben: Do you feel that? Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I felt a pinch. So far, so good. The surgery confirmed that your body is capable of healing from your injury. To what extent, we’ll find out. Yes, we will. So I’m guessing physical therapy is going to change now that I have feeling in my legs. Yes, but keep in mind, we still have a long road ahead. How long, exactly? Each patient is different, so it’s hard to say. Okay. Fair enough, fair enough. Why don’t we see if I can stand? Give it a shot? Oh, no, you won’T. Take it court is in recess? Finn: Diane just rested her case. So you’re up next. No, no, she already called me as a witness. My time on the stand is done. Sorry I’m late. How’d it go? Finn just told us that he was called as a witness for the plaintiff. And? Uh… that good. It was bumpy, but sam may have saved the day. Sam? Where is she? Chasing down more information. Pertaining to…? Muldoon saw an oncologist weeks before he came to see me. How can an oncologist miss late-stage cancer? He didn’T. To 50 years with my best friend and my soulmate.[Clanking]

[Gasping] Nooo… aya…

[ Alarm ringing ]

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Theory is, after losinghis shirt in the market and cashing in a life insurance policy, muldoon finds out he has late-stage cancer, not much time left. Rather than bankrupting his family with medical bills, he goes after finn for malpractice. Total con job. What do you think? The reasoning is sound. What kind of circumstantial evidence did sam uncover? Proof that muldoon went to the medical pavilion where the oncologist had their office before he ever went to see finn. But there are other offices in that building. So it’s far from conclusive. And even if muldoon did set finn up, we don’t know if the wife had any knowledge of it. But isn’t it enough for the judge to just throw out the case? Correct me if I’m wrong. If we don’t have hard evidence of muldoon’s cancer diagnosis, we’ve got nothing. So put her back on the stand. Make her crack. Make the attempted fraud public record. Hello, ben. I-I am sorry to interrupt like this. Ms. Henry. As you see, we’re in the middle of a therapy session. Aunt stella, what are you doing here? Just peeping in since I was here at the hospital. Is this your first session since your surgery? You know good and well it is. Auntie, you don’t have to check on me. I got this. That’s what you’ve been saying since you were a little boy. Always getting ahead of yourself. I need to grab a few more towels. You don’t need to check on me, and you don’t need to worry. Oh, it’s too late for that. I’ve been doing that all your life. Do you remember when you insisted you could play basketball with the neighborhood teenagers? You were 8 years old. Yeah, I know that tommy made those kids let me play. Mm-hmm. And how many times did you limp home with a skinned knee or a bloody nose when a elbow went wide? Yeah, and you always patched me up, and I lived through it. Auntie, I didn’t give up then, and I’m not going to give up now. I just want to assess how the surgery went. And you need to do that today? Well, isn’t that the point of physical therapy, to get me to walking again?

[ Sighs ] And they call me stubborn. Uh, hey, ben? How long does it take you to get a couple of towels? You got enough yet? Yeah. Okay. Look, I — I can’t tell my nephew what to do, but please — um, that would be a first. Hush. Please tell us, isn’t it dangerous for curtis to try to push himself to stand so quickly? Since coq au vin is a classic, I think I’ll try that. What type of vin do you think we should drink with it? Rouge or blanc? Monsieur cassadine? I’m sorry? What’s on your mind? Oh, they have, um — they have black gold caviar here. When I was younger and a little bit more — cute? I was going to say pretentious, but I once went to a restaurant with my father, and they had black gold caviar, and I asked him if we could get it, and he said no. And so I asked if we could have it at home. And I asked, and I asked, and I asked, and I asked, and eventually he gave in, and he had it served, and I loved it. You had caviar? How young were you? Young enough to be served black beans and believe it was caviar.

[ Both laugh ] Um, I really hope that ace grows up a bit more grounded than I did. Well, I’m sure your father has learned a lot since you, maybe even from you. We don’t have to talk about them. I don’t want to ruin our night. What? You’re not ruining my night by telling me your feelings. I want to hear your stories, share your troubles. That’s what couples do. I guess I’m still getting used to being in a healthy relationship, so you’ll have to be patient with me. Of course. I love you. And I love you, mademoiselle robinson.

[ Chuckles ] Can you tell me where we are? Uh, general hospital. I assume on the 10th floor. That’s correct. And what about what year it is? 1912?

[ Laughs ] 2023 — no, ’24. Sorry. I’m still getting used to saying it.

[ Laughs ] Oh. Kevin, who did this to you? It was esme. Ms. Fitzgerald? What do you want? These are american law enforcement officers. They have questions for you. I don’t have to answer them. I’d cooperate if I were you. You’re an irish national, ms. Fitzgerald, not a canadian citizen. If american law enforcement’s looking for you — hello again, detective falconeri. Hey, maggie. Can we, uh, come in and talk to you for a minute? How’s your lovely lady friend? Oh, uh, sam. She’s, uh — yeah, she’s doing great. Um, thanks for asking. I’m doing well, too. Shortly after you came to see me in devon, I started a new position with a family here in toronto. Things have been quiet for me. I’d like to keep them that way. Well, we’ll make this quick, uh, maggie, and… we’re not here to cause you any trouble. We’re just looking for esme prince.

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When we found youon the floor of alexis’ office, we assumed that it was esme. Is she in custody? No. No, esme is gone. But chase and dante got a lead that esme traveled to toronto. I guess she has an old nanny there that she was going to see. They’re looking for her now. Kevin, do you have any idea why she attacked you?

[ Sighs ] I found her in the office. We were talking. I thought I was getting through to her. We were seated. Then she started pacing when she was talking about her hopes for ace’s future. Then the world went black. Okay. And that’s probably enough for — for right now, you know? You should probably get your rest, right, portia? Actually, I’m kind of hungry. That’s a good sign. Oh? I’ll let the nurse know. Um, laura’s right, though. Get some rest. What else am I going to do in here?

[ Chuckles ] Don’t look so worried. It was so scary finding you on the floor like that, unconscious. And I couldn’t wake you. Well, I didn’t survive ryan all these years just to be done in by his daughter.

[ Chuckles ] But all that concern isn’t just for me, is it? I’m really upset about esme. I believed in her, you know? I-I really believed that her love for her baby ace was going to be the thing that gave her the strength to turn her life around. And it did. She was doing so well. She was a good mom. And then she got her memory back. You know, I think it’s almost that she didn’t have the opportunity to reconcile her two identities before nikolas came back, and he took her son. Ace is a very grounding force for esme. I think losing her son just pushed her over the edge. Love is a powerful motivator, both for good and ill. Are you in pain? Mm, oh, no. Uh… I’m bothered by the assumption that esme went to toronto to see her nanny. I think she’d go after nikolas. Yeah, I know. I know. Me, too, but I-I think she just doesn’t have anything to go on. She doesn’t have the resources, and toronto is not very far. It doesn’t put much strain on her credit card to travel there. Esme’s credit card? Yeah, I forgot to tell you. The pcpd found out that esme charged a bus ticket to toronto. Something’s off. Uh… it’s like something happened in alexis’ office that I can’t quite remember. You say you don’t want to cause trouble, but there are three police officers from two countries in my apartment. And what are those two doing? Uh, like I said, maggie, we’re not here for you. We’re looking for esme. Well, you’re looking in the wrong place.

[ Object clatters ] Don’t go throwing things about. Okay, wait. If you — if you’re saying esme isn’t here, you got to come clean. You got to tell us where she is. How would I know that? Because we have reason to believe that she came here to see you. That’s pure rubbish. I haven’t seen esme in years. I think I’ll try every coq au vin to see which one’s the best in paris. Mm. That’s a good idea. Considering the fact that I don’t know how to cook, I’m sure that we’ll be doing a fair amount of dining out. But if you only have coq au vin, then won’t you miss out on a lot of other fantastic french food? Yeah, but I think I’ll have plenty of opportunities to try other tasty dishes. Mm. There’ll be a lot more to this trip than just food, trina robinson. Like what? Studying? Sure. Yeah. Very important. Dancing? I’m sure that we’ll wander into a club or two, yeah. Starting tonight? Are you going to tell me what you have planned? Mm… well, you’ll certainly be getting the vip treatment. You’re enjoying the secrecy a little too much. Yeah, maybe. Okay, fine. I don’t mean to drag it out. I’ll tell you if you really want to know. No! And ruin the surprise? How dare you?

[ Laughs ] Well, you certainly keep me on my toes, trina robinson. Aunt stella, it won’t be dangerous. Ben is right here. I suppose there’s no harm in trying. I will be with him, and curtis will have the parallel bars to stabilize him. Alright. Let’s get it.

[ Curtis grunts ] Ben: Okay, okay. Now align your hands right above your hips and use your arms to push your weight up, okay? 3, 2, 1.

[ Grunts ]

[ Panting ] You’re good. You’re good. Back down. Hey. Great work, curtis. Good going. You wanted a gauge, and now we know. What do you say? Do you want to get back to work or…? No, that’ll be it for today. Are you sure? There’s still 20 minutes left in our session. Ben, can — can we have a moment, please? You were right, aunt stella. It was a mistake to try to stand so soon. Curtis? Did you make your slam dunk on the first try? No. So why did you think this was going to work on the first try? Alexis is right. At this point, the first step would be to compel the oncologist to disclose that muldoon had a cancer diagnosis prior to a visit with you. That would establish intent from muldoon. But to accuse his wife of complicity with circumstantial evidence, that’s risky. We got no way of proving she had prior knowledge of his condition. To point the finger at her and start ranting about fraud, that would be a complete hail mary on our part. But isn’t that what lawyers are supposed to do? Throw out alternative possibilities? At least if the accusation is out there, the G.H. Lawyers can run with it, especially if I have anything to say about it. Finn? What do you think? Uh… what will happen to mrs. Muldoon if we accuse her of fraud? Oh, who cares? Alexis: Tracy. I could use some water. Tracy, will you come with me? If you insist. In answer to your question, she’d be charged with fraud. If those charges are proven, she’d be looking at jail time. If she knew her husband was lying. That’s the question. But how do we know if mrs. Muldoon was in on the fraud or not? I got one idea.

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so tuesday will be non-stop, but I think I can meet you for a quick dinner. Trina. Believe me, I would love to spend every single day with you if I could, but I understand that you’re here first and foremost for school, so if you need to prioritize your classes, that is okay. You don’t have to worry about me, alright? I’ll keep myself busy. How? Well, I’ve been giving that a lot of thought. Um, you know, you’re so passionate about art and the way that you talk about it and live your life for it. And I’d like to figure out what that is for me and what my passion is. And maybe I’ll figure that out here in paris. Well, there’s always le cordon bleu. Yeah, I don’t even think

they could help me with my cooking skills, but maybe. Maybe. It’s a good option. I think that there’s a lot of things here for me to explore, so we’ll just have to see. I just hate that I wasted so much time when I was here, you know, before, being angry with my father and planning to get back at ava and — well, you had help. Esme stoked your anger, and she did everything she could to manipulate you. Mm-hmm. Yeah, first esme, and then uncle victor. But I’m just very glad that we can finally put that all behind us. I’m very sorry that I dragged you into all of that. You didn’t deserve it. And neither did you. How do you do that? You’re so supportive. You’re so sweet. And you’re so hot.

[ Chuckles ] You make me want to be better. Well, I think you’re pretty amazing. Thank you, but I think that there’s still plenty of room for improvement. You’ll get there. Esme hasn’t reached out to you? Called you? Texted you? Mailed you a letter? I wrote her with my address here in toronto. But that was months ago. Esme never wrote back. I haven’t heard from her. Okay, we got a letter that you wrote to esme, inviting her to come here to see you. Did you have the handwriting analyzed? Because I never extended any such invitation. The family I work for now are very private, very security conscious. Esme’s a troubled girl with a criminal record. I feel terrible for her, but… I don’t want to jeopardize my current employment.

[ Sighs ] Writing letters is one thing. Seeing esme face to face? I’d never do it. There’s no sign of esme. Nothing to suggest that she has ever been here. Yep.

[ Sighs ] I know you’re disappointed, but you have got to be patient with yourself. I’ve been nothing but patient, auntie. I feel like I’ve been beating back this feeling of powerlessness forever. Doing everything I can to make things better. And — and, I mean, I was at that point of acceptance, but… this procedure, it’s renewed my hope. Now that it has, I want to move forward. But you are moving forward, baby. Just slower than you’d like. Yeah, so slow, I’m standing still. Oh, my bad, I can’t even stand.

[ Sighs ] Well, now you’re feeling sorry for yourself. And that’s not like you. Listen. Listen to me. You’re going to keep at it, and you’re going to get this one effort at a time. What — what’s the alternative? Giving up? Well, weren’t you the one saying that pushing was a bad idea? I’m always offering my two cents when it’s not needed. But the last thing I wanted was to undermine your belief in yourself. That wasn’t you. My legs did. No, you have always exceeded people’s expectations. Weren’t you the only freshman to make varsity basketball in high school? Yeah. Coach didn’t even want me to try out. Mm-hmm. But you proved him wrong, didn’t you? I guess all those skinned knees playing street ball eventually paid off, huh? You proved everybody wrong. What if my streak is over?

[ Sighs, chuckles ] It’s not, baby. You just need to pace yourself. You’ll get there. I believe that. And I believe in you. Stella. Stella, I’m glad you’re here, too. Kevin collins, he’s awake, and he’s doing better. Oh, praise be. Good news. Where’s ben? Is your physical therapy session over? Is it?

[ Sighs ] Ah, I needed this. Thanks. Anything for a friend. Is that what we are? Well, I only allow friends and family to manipulate me, so I guess so.

[ Laughs ] I really did need the water, but you have to admit, you weren’t exactly helping. Yes, I was. This is no time for finn to be noble or selfless. He’s losing patients because of this groundless lawsuit. And he’s such a good doctor. No argument here. I’m just glad finn has you on his side. My kids haven’t only lost a father. Dr. Finn has jeopardized their future. Without dennis, how am I going to pay for their schools, their college? I’m doing everything I can to win a settlement that will meet the needs of your children. Forgive me, ladies. Counselor, could I have a word? Of course. I’m going to go confer with mr. Grey. I will be right back. Take this moment for yourself. Do some deep breathing. It sounds trite, but believe me, it does help. And whatever you do, do not engage the defendant. What — what do you think? Should I let martin accuse mrs. Muldoon of fraud? Um, heads up. She’s coming. If you had a shred of decency, you would change your plea to guilty, and you would end this right now. Excuse me, mrs. Muldoon. You shouldn’t be speaking to dr. Finn — it’s okay. It’s okay. I want to hear what she has to say. Go ahead, mrs. Muldoon. Let’s talk about decency.

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I’m just taking a break. Auntie, would you tell ben that I’m good to go, and we still have work to do? Be happy to.

[ Sighs ] What did I miss? I messed around and pushed too hard. But don’t worry. Um, nothing was hurt but my ego. Oh. I’m really glad that kevin’s okay. Uh, have you heard anything about esme? No. Nothing yet. I’m hoping that dante and chase find her in toronto, and they apprehend her and put her in prison where she belongs, because I’m done. I’m absolutely done with her. I never, ever want to have to worry about esme prince again. Well, uh, looks like she played us. She, uh, gave us a false lead.

[ Chuckles ] If esme didn’t come looking for maggie, then where did she go? Maggie, uh, I don’t know if you know, but esme has regained her memory, and she just assaulted a man and put him in the hospital and nearly killed him. So any insights into esme would be greatly appreciated — you know, places she would go, people she would want to see. I’ve been trying to tell you, I don’t know. I did my best by esme, tried to steer her right, but she — nothing would sway her. She was dead set on reuniting with her family. Her family. Maybe that’s the key. Bennett: So walk me through what happened when you arrived on the scene. I came into alexis davis’ office. Esme was already there. She was seated. She had her laptop open. And she startled when she realized I was there. It was — it was like she thought I caught her doing something. Kevin: Esme? Laura, you said that esme used her credit card to purchase travel to toronto. Her own credit card? Yeah. Then what was she doing with

the invader’s corporate card? She had it in her hand. I saw it when I came into the room. Uh, we better call alexis. Mm. I should get the check. I don’t want us to be late. Late for what? Oh, you’ll see. I would like to add someone to the witness list. It’s a little late in the game, counselor. It is. And I apologize for the short notice, but some new information has suddenly come to light. Who’s the witness? Dr. Powell. What, doesn’t ring a bell? No. Should it? Well, I guess you’ll find out. What are my children going to do?

[ Cellphone chimes ] We have to sell our home. Our futures were all planned. I have to deal with a minor emergency. My husband went to you… good luck. …And now he’s dead. Was he just another faceless patient to you? None of my patients are faceless. Not ever. I’m very sorry for your loss, mrs. Muldoon. But I did tell your husband he needed to do follow-up testing and… he failed to do that. That’s not dennis. You’re wrong. He would have taken proper steps if he would have understood that something was seriously wrong. He would never risk leaving me and the children. Even at the very end, all he could think about was the kids. That’s why he told me to sue. He wanted to make sure that his family was taken care of. So the malpractice suit was your husband’s idea? Yes. That’s how much he loved us. And when he was in terrible pain, he didn’t worry about himself. He was worried about his family. It’s just not right that a man that loving should die so young. No, it isn’T.

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I can’t stop thinking about that parents’ night where dennis talked to you.No, no, no, no, no, no. God, I wish he hadn’t — no. I thought I asked you not to talk to dr. Finn. What did you say? Not much. Your client, however, said plenty. Okay. Let’s go. What’d she say to you, son? Yeah, I’d like to hear the answer to that question myself. A lot of accusations. Doesn’t matter. She’s in pain. Um, how’d it go with diane? Diane miller’s got the best poker face I’ve ever seen, but I honestly don’t think she had any idea why I’m calling a late witness. I mean, I mentioned the oncologist’s name, and there was nothing, no indication of recognition whatsoever. Did you mention that he was an oncologist? Do I look like an idiot? Well —

[ Clears throat ] I didn’t think that diane would be an accessory to fraud. I don’t think mrs. Muldoon is, either. I-I didn’t get the feeling she knew. Yeah, neither did I. That’s for her lawyer to prove. If mrs. Muldoon goes to prison, what will happen to her kids? Oh, I think the question you should be asking is, if you don’t win this case, what will happen to your kid? Sorry, maggie. Excuse us for just a minute. I — w-we got to explore the family aspect. What family? I mean, esme’s mother is in pentonville, and ever since she attacked her uncle kevin, that pretty much rules out any support she’d get from kevin and laura. Who else is left? Her son. Alexis should be here any moment now.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh. And this is dante right now. Dante, hi. I’m here with kevin and detective bennett, and you’re on speaker. Hey, kevin. How you doing? My head hurts. Otherwise, I’m okay. Oh, good to hear. Have you found anything in toronto? Uh, no. It’s a dead end. We think esme was just trying to buy some time. But we’re thinking, you know, maybe, uh — h-have you heard from nikolas? Uh, as far as I know, the last person to speak to him was spencer. Why? Well, we’re thinking maybe esme is trying to track down nikolas so she can reclaim ace before she goes into hiding. I’m sure that’s what she’d like to do, but she has no means of tracking nikolas. However, we might have a new lead on our end.

[ Knock on door ] Actually, oh, here. Alexis just walked in right now. Alexis, I have chase and dante on speakerphone from canada. Did you find anything? I had my assistant e-mail every charge made on the invader corporate credit card in the last 72 hours. Were you aware your corporate credit card was stolen? Alexis: No. But esme as my assistant had authority to use the card, and she routinely used it. Hold on one second. Ah, alright, here’s the e-mail right now. Give me a second. Whoa. Wow, what — what is this here? Et voil. Shall we go? Mais, oui. Merci, monsieur. Where are we off to? The rest of our lives. As much as I hate to say it, tracy has a point. If you don’t push this fraud angle, you could lose this case and your position at G.H. I could — I could always go back to research. Really? Here in port charles? Or would you and violet have to move away from everyone who loves you? Is that really what you want to do? No. No, of course not. But I-I don’t want to see mrs. Muldoon go to prison for fraud. I mean, those kids, those kids, they already lost their father. She’s all they have. And believe it or not, I can almost understand the desperation that dennis muldoon was feeling, alright? He was in an impossible situation, and he made the only choice he thought he could to take care of his family. Yeah, okay, I get that he was an impossible situation and he was just trying to help his family. But for mr. Muldoon to use you as a scapegoat, someone who was only trying to help him, and make you pay for his misfortune? Is it any better to throw a grieving widow under the bus? It seems like no matter what, someone’s going to get hurt.

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good work today, curtis. Thanks for letting the session run over. Glad we got it all in. See you next thursday? You bet. Alright. Ladies? Thank you, ben. Looks like you got a pretty good workout in, huh? He sure did. Mm. His first step to a first step. I see what you did there, auntie. You know, I will be walking when trina comes back home from paris. Bailiff: Court will reconvene in five minutes! I’m going to go splash some water on my face. Okay. Are you sure you don’t know a dr. Powell? No. Alright. My assistant is drawing up the subpoena to have the oncologist testify. I’ve got the motion to add a late witness. Already? Well, if we’re going to do this, we got to get the ball rolling. Now, we got less than five minutes here. How would you like me to proceed? I’ll support whatever decision you make. I don’t want to risk mrs. Muldoon going to prison. Well, you may have to to clear your name. I need a word. My attorney advised me not to speak to dr. Finn or any of his supporters. That’s okay. I’ll do all the talking. Everyone please take your seats. Where did tracy go? Alright, doc. It’s go time. What are we doing? There’s an airline charge on the corporate credit card, and esme’s name is on the ticket. Ticket to where? Kevin: Paris. She was booking a flight to paris. He’s right. Esme’s ticket was to paris. Oh, my god. She’s going after spencer and trina. You are cute, you know that? You’re beautiful. Take it all in, trina. It’s all for us. I can’t believe that this is really happening.

[ Chuckles ] You’re so cute. Yeah, it’s happening. You ready for your next surprise? I don’t need a surprise. I’ve got you. That’s all I could ever need.

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What do you guys think? Too much or not enough? Oh, well, if my mom were here, she’d say there’s no such thing as “too much.” Yes, well, your viewers may not agree. So you think we should ease up on the cowboy props? I’m all for a little western flair, but I don’t want it to devolve into kitsch. Sasha, what do you think? I think the art department did a great job. Sure, it’s a little over-the-top, but isn’t that the point? We’re selling a fantasy, right? And if you’re lucky enough, sometimes fantasies come true. Usually with a lot of hard work and some money. Not that lucy coe would have any idea about that. She’s a spendthrift with the attention span of a gnat. My fantasy is you and lucy not going at each other’s throats. I’m just glad that I missed the fireworks. Though I’m so sorry I was late. Oh. It’s okay. You were there for most of the meeting. Sasha, you never told us where you were. I was with cody. We lost track of time. Really?! Has something changed between the two of you? Yes, I need you to ask for volunteers to work on new year’s eve and new year’s day. Hopefully we’ll get enough…people in that we don’t have to call anyone who asked for the time off. Yeah. What’s next on our list? Mmm! Something smells so good! Oh, yeah. I finally got around to making that post-christmas turkey soup, so… oh! I said I wanted to help you with that. Oh, that’s right. You did. I’m sorry, honey. It totally slipped my mind. I’m sorry. But you know what? It’s done. What’s done is done. So I — you know what? I actually got to make sure that it’s on the low burner. Livvy. Yeah? Why does it feel like you’ve been avoiding me since christmas? No, honey, honestly. I’m really — I’m happy to have you here in the house. Okay, if I’ve done something to upset you, I want to know. No, no, it’s not that. Honestly, honey, it’s not you. It’s me. I-I just — whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What about you? It’s nothing. It’s — honestly, it’s not a thing, I just — I really — you know what? I do — I really have to check the soup on the — olivia! Not until you tell me what’s going on with you. Did I betray you when I married ned? What brings you by, alexis? I need a favor. You never ask me for favors. This is an exception. I need you to tell me I’m wrong.

[ Knock on door ] Hi, tj. Molly’s not with you? No. Uh, just me. Come in. Come in. This was actually molly’s idea. -To come over here by yourself? -Yeah. She thought it would be better if you and I talked privately. That sounds ominous. Wait. Is molly okay? Your sister’s fine. She just — she told me about the conversation that you two had with alexis. Oh. “Conversation.” It was more like a lecture. Legal ramifications and some obscure law that only applies to surrogacy with a donor egg. It made me realize that you and i need to set some things straight. Have you changed your mind about me? Okay. Okay. So, you remember the plan, right? Yes, yes — I pick a fight with you, tracy overhears. But it’s not much of a plan as far as I’m concerned. It’s just step one. Okay? Yeah, well, let’s circle back to the part where I marry tracy. What’s in it for me? Just shh! Keep your voice down. Just focus on the task at hand. We have to make tracy believe that you and I, we’ve had this huge falling-out so then she sees you as an ally, and you’ll get a chance to charm her pants off. Well, now, wait a minute. I’m not sir laurence olivier here. No, you’re not, so just focus on a goal, and the goal is our satisfaction when we knock tracy down, down to size, and we take her for everything she’s worth. I love when you get in full scheming mode! Yeah? Well, get ready — ’cause I’m just getting started.

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We’ve known each other a long time. I don’t think you’ve ever asked me to disagree with you, but I’ll give it my best shot. Don’t get used to it. I assume this is about kristina. Are you aware that she is now going to be the egg donor as well as the surrogate? Kristina filled me in. Yeah. That’s it? What? That’s the reaction?

[ Stammers ] How can you be so calm? You don’t see how this could tear the girls apart? How so? Well, for starters, legally speaking, there is no contract between tj, molly, and kristina that’s legally binding, which means that kristina, at any given point, can change her mind after she becomes pregnant. And there’s no legal remedy because it’s her biological child. I talked to kristina. She thought long and hard about it. She knows it’s a huge responsibility. You think otherwise? Yes! I mean — yes! I do think otherwise. Because she has never been pregnant before. She doesn’t know what it’s like, and I’m concerned that it might be harder than she expects. Like it was hard for you to give up sam? Well, that’s vastly different circumstances… but yes. So this could not only be problematic between kristina and molly, but for the entire family, because it would put us in a position where we would have to pick sides, which is impossible. This could be a nightmare. Is this where you want me to tell you you’re wrong? Yes! I’ve underestimated kristina in the past. So tell me — am I doing it again?

[ Knock on door ] Yeah. Hey. Enter at your own risk. I saw you upstairs coming out of the O.R. Seemed to be in a mood. Something happen in surgery? No. Everything was by the numbers. No complications. Then why the mood? Why the mood? I guess it’s because dr. Juarez had to waste her valuable time watching over me. She didn’t assist me. She just stood there watching. Because apparently, after 25 years of doing this, I can’t operate without having someone supervise me. And I guess I’m just tired of having this lawsuit hanging over me. I know. And I know it’s beyond frustrating having your every move monitored. I have dedicated my entire professional life to medicine, to healing people, and amy just told me that three of my patients would like their files transferred to other doctors. We haven’t even gone to trial yet, haven’t a chance to defend myself, and already my reputation is taking a hit. Okay, but remember monica and the G.H. Board are behind you. I appreciate that. I do. If I lose this case… my insurance will pay out the damages and then they will drop me as a client. If that happens, I… I will be unable to get malpractice insurance elsewhere. And at that point, the hospital will have no choice but to let me go. Finn, you need to remember — you did nothing wrong. How do we make a jury believe that? Oh, come on, lucy! This is just a sales appearance! You don’t need the deception lawyer here. Besides, I’m very important. I got a lot of high-end clients. Oh, you’re so important! Stop! Look at you! You know what? I pay you a lot of money, and you come showing up in an outfit like that, all scruffy?! What’s wrong with this outfit? It’s kind of like business wrinkled! No, this is a whole fash– excuse me! Would you please…zip it! If you have to talk, modulate your voices. Try to act like professionals. Sasha. Cody. I can take you to your dressing rooms now. -Cool. -Okay. -Hi, honey! -Mom. What are you doing here? Oh, wait. Let me answer this e-mail really quick. Julie: Mr. Bell? Please follow me. Oh. Uh, yeah. Where on earth did that come from? I-I’m just sayin’. I knew that ned was your husband when I came to port charles, and I fell for him anyway. Yeah. That was like six years ago! You’ve been married most of that time. You broke up. You got back together. I mean, why is this coming up right now? Lois’ reluctance to leave doesn’t bother you? At all? Why would it? She’s my oldest friend. We grew up together. And it doesn’t bother her that you… married her former husband? Look, I know that you came to port charles because you read the article about brook lynn being fired from deception. And she’s your daughter, and that’s your priority. Yeah. Of course she is. But you’ve been here since before thanksgiving. I mean, that’s a long time. A-and you’re my best friend. And we’ve never talked about the fact that — that I married your ex-husband?! I mean, I gotta — I gotta wonder. Is there a reason for that? Are you asking me if I have thoughts about my best friend marrying my ex-husband? Yes. You bet I do!

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Are you underestimating our daughter? Maybe. Maybe not. The way I see it is, I’m proud, uh, that kristina’s willing to carry her sister’s baby. And I think kristina’s proud. That’s even more important. All those years that we saw her struggling with her self-esteem. Makes sense because she has parents that are driven and successful. I mean, look, I always… I always felt that… kristina was kind of lost, personally and professionally. And I think things have changed now. You may be right. I mean, I-I have noticed that since she started developing the youth center that she is more focused and more mature. That’s because she’s gotten past the self-doubt that has held her back in the past. I think it’s wonderful that she has this newfound confidence. I do. And I — and I know that her intentions are good, but sometimes life has a way of upending your intentions. Look at us. I mean, it’s not like we planned on having a baby together. Plans change.

[ Sighs ] Right? No. I’m just saying. They change. Okay. That’s my point, though, you see? When she agreed to be the surrogate, I was concerned, but I thought, “okay. That’s doable.” But now that the baby is gonna be biologically hers, it just makes the whole thing a lot more complicated. Can you imagine a life without kristina? Regardless of how she got here? No. Of course I can’T. You know why? Because babies change everything. See, this is exactly what I was so afraid of. You never really wanted me to be the surrogate, not really. You only went along with this because it was what molly wanted and it was what my sister wanted. And now that my mother has announced that there’s no legally binding contract, you’re having second thoughts. Kristina, can you stop telling me what I think long enough for me to actually talk? Yes. Sorry. G-go on. Part of me loves the idea that if we use your egg, molly and I will both be biologically related to the baby. On top of that, it’s a huge relief that you and molly have reconciled and gotten past your differences. It makes me happy to see molly this happy. Okay, so then what’s the problem? Thank you. In many ways, you are the ideal egg donor. But alexis is right about the legal situation. So I need to hear for myself from your lips that molly and I will be the parents of this baby and you will be the aunt. Nothing more. Nothing less. Can you honestly live with that? You have been very distracted since you got that call from chase. Gregory was taken to the hospital. Why? What happened? He took a hot yoga class. So chase said they’re hoping it’s just dehydration. Maybe it’s his als. Gregory’s been admitted to the hospital. He’s spending the night. So they’re gonna check everything, make sure everything’s okay. Julie. Yeah. Hi. Can you, um, give the director a note from the deception team? Mm-hmm. When the models come out and are on stage, can you please tell him to make sure that the products are all featured in every camera angle? I know that sasha and cody are very good-looking people, but we are selling products, not models, okay? I’ll pass on the note. Thank you. Good note. Very astute. I appreciate the support, mom, but I also know you don’t stop by my work for no reason. Are you still on the… “cody is mac’s son” train? Maxie, I’m really proud of you. I think it’s great that “home & heart” booked deception as a repeat performance so soon after the last one. Our last appearance here, we sold out in 20 minutes, and I have a feeling this is gonna be just as good, if not better. I think it’s safe to say deception is back. Ah! Yes!

[ Laughs ] Felicia’s only hanging around because she’s suspicious of me. Or you could see it as felicia wanting the husband she loves to know that you’re his son. Yeah, I already told you why that can’t happen. Not only does mac deserve a better son than me, but I already signed a document saying that I’m taub’s son. It’s fraud and perjury. I can’t risk that coming out. Hey. Try not to worry. I promise I’m gonna help you keep an eye on felicia. Hairstylist: Cody? Uh, yeah? I’m ready to start working on your hair. Okay. Right here?

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So…dennis muldoon. Mm-hmm. You guys were chatting at a school function. He mentioned he was having symptoms. You suggested he come see you as a patient. Yes, uh, mr. Muldoon had been a patient here at general hospital for several years. I think we’re in-network for his insurance. And before he came to see me, I went over his entire history, and he seemed overall in pretty good health. But the man had stage iv colon cancer. He must have had

some symptoms. Hm, we both know people that have ignored physical symptoms for months, right? I mean, sometimes it’s people that they’re — they’re too busy to see a doctor. Other times they’re too afraid to see a doctor. Unless he — unless muldoon saw a doctor out of network. You mean like when he was overseas? It’s possible. I was thinking maybe something closer to home. You know, I remember him mentioning something about having a vacation home in beechers corners. He used to try to juggle his schedule so he could spend at least a month there in may or june. Do you think he might have seen a doctor at beechers corners? Well, if he did and he paid for it out of — out of pocket, I mean, that — that wouldn’t show up in his chart here at G.H. And if he did see a doctor within two or three months of seeing me for the first time, that means there’s another doctor that didn’t detect the cancer, either. This isn’t a closed adoption where kristina is not gonna know what happened to the baby. She’s always gonna be in the child’s life as the aunt. She’s gonna watch that baby grow and thrive with terrific parents like tj and molly. And you and jordan. Don’t you think that would make things worse, possibly? I mean, how hard do you think it’ll be for kristina to stand on the sidelines and watch somebody else raise her biological child? And what if she doesn’t like the way molly and tj are parenting? Like how? Molly’s a vegan. Kristina is not. How long do you think it’ll be before she slips the kid a cheeseburger at charlie’s? What if i slip the kid a cheeseburger? I mean, biologically, I’m the grandfather, right? No, you’re not! That’s just my point! You’re not the grandfather. Y-you’d be the great-uncle. Because molly — you’re molly’s uncle. Right? You see how confusing this is? I mean, if it’s this confusing for us, think how confusing it’ll be for them! This is gonna tear the whole family apart. I love ned. He’s the father of my child. And we have been through so much together. But I am not… in love with ned. I haven’t been in love with ned for years. For years and years and years. And I only want what’s best for him. And you, my friend… you are the best. It does my heart good to see how happy you two are together. It does? Really? Yes. Of course it does. Thank god. I don’t — I don’t get it. I mean, you thought that I would have a problem with you being married to ned? That I, lois cerullo, who you have known your whole life, would sit on my feelings? Come on. Does that even sound like me? Okay, okay, I get — I don’t know what I was thinking. I was a big dummy. Alright. Okay. So then what happened at christmas that got you so freaked out? Tracy. Tracy. Mm-hmm. Of course it was tracy. What did tracy say? Well, it’s not so much what she said. She insinuated that I should be very eager for you to leave because of your history with ned.

[ Laughs ] Oh, olivia. Oh. Think about it. Come on. Of course tracy wants me out of this house, because, like oil and water, we do not mix. And we both have major differences of opinion about what’s best for brook lynn. I get it. Okay, okay. I know. I’m sorry. I can’t believe that I fell for all of tracy’s nonsense. Nah, nah, nah. Don’t beat yourself up about it. You know, tracy excels at getting into people’s heads. It’s a typical quartermaine trait. For what it’s worth… mm? …Honey, I’m so happy to have you here. And not just for brook lynn’s sake, but for me, too. Ohh, well, you know, you could just think about it like it’s payback. Well, you know, back in the day, growing up in the neighborhood, you were the coolest chick I knew. And when all of those mean girls started coming after me, you’re the one who had my back. Uh, that’s not exactly how I remember it. I remember you being plenty tough, and you learned very quickly how to take care of yourself. Ha! Yeah. Well, that is true. But you — you have always been way tougher than I’ve been. I mean, this — this proves it. You’re living with the quartermaines.

[ Scoffs ] I couldn’t do it. But, honey, you can. Hey, sasha, can I talk to you for a second? Sure. Yeah. What’s up? I just wanted to see how it was going working with cody. You guys look great together on camera, but I know it’s probably a strain for you working with him because you have feelings for him. Cody has been great. I really enjoy working with him. Maybe too much. That’s good. I know you’ve had a tough year. I trusted the wrong people. One more reason why I really need to work on myself before I can even think about starting a new relationship. But that’s for me and cody to figure out. Professionally, we’re great. Good. Because you guys are becoming one of deception’s biggest assets.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, where did your mom go? Alright. You’re ready to go. Appreciate it. Excuse me, but I heard the producer was looking for you. I’m sorry, cody. I lost track of felicia. Oh, I need to take care of something right now. Cody, sasha, we are ready for our spokesmodels. Yes. And, by the way, you look awesome, but… I don’t know. Something’s missing. Something’s not quite right. Okay. I got it. Ha ha! Kind sir, we will place that on your head — and voil. Look at that. You are definitely a romantic, rugged cowboy image we need. No, no, no. It’s all wrong. Casts a shadow on his face. You can’t see his beautiful eyes. I think tracy’s right about the cowboy hat.

[ Chuckling ] What? Really? Did I ask for your input? You’re the only one that’s allowed to have an opinion here? Well, you’re an attorney. What do you know about fashion?! Obviously. Well, I’m just trying to give you a guy’s point of view here, lucy. Well, obviously, scotty, you don’t know the female perspective. No wonder liesl dumped you.

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So if another doctor or even multiple doctors missed muldoon’s colon cancer, then that could be good for your case. Martin stressed how difficult it is for juries to understand medical complexities in malpractice suits. You know, from the jury’s standpoint, this man came in with a simple stomach ailment and somehow ends up dying of cancer, leaving a family behind. Since I found the tapeworm but I didn’t discover the cancer until later… they assume that must be negligence on my part. So if we can prove to a jury that another doctor also missed the cancer… it might help them to understand how difficult it is to make a diagnosis based on muldoon’s symptoms. I don’t know. What do you think? I think this could work. Tj, I get why you’re asking these questions. I do have A… a well-earned reputation for leaping before I look. But I can assure you, I have really done a lot of soul searching about this, and I — I don’t want children of my own. At least not right now at this point in my life. You’re sure? I mean, I’m pretty sure. And I’m excited to be pregnant and to go on this journey, of course. And I’m going to love this baby. I mean, it’s a little more intense now that we’re using my egg, of course. But it’s gonna be special. And maybe i will even have a special connection to it, right? But once this baby is born, I am more than content to step back and let you and molly be parents so that I can just keep being a cool aunt. You have no idea how good it is to hear you say that. Look, I’m so happy that I can help you and molly finally have a baby. And I’m also happy, after the baby is born, to focus on running my center. I promise you, I know what I’m getting myself into. Lucy, I know that you can fight dirty, but this is an all-time low! You know what? I’m not gonna be your lawyer anymore. Find yourself another top-drawer attorney. I quit! Fine! Fine, fine! Good! I’m glad you quit! I’m just gonna find another attorney tomorrow! So…about the hat. I haven’t changed my mind about the hat. Neither have I. Um, if — if you don’t mind hearing from one of the models, I have an idea that might be able to make both lucy and tracy happy. What’s your idea? Okay, so how about — if I may — um, we start off the hat on… and then we take it off. Okey-dokey. I guess that might work. Let’s try it. Felicia. Are you enjoying yourself? Yes! [ Chuckles ] Being backstage is always so fascinating. So much goes into making a tv show. Rehearsal is starting soon. Do you want to watch?

[ Gasps ] Oh, absolutely. Yeah. Yeah. Life here is definitely more difficult with tracy in the house. Oh, you say it like she’s the exception. Quartermaines have been bickering about everything all the time — even my own brookie. Don’t tell her I said that to you. Oh, your secret is safe, but, you know, ned can be reasonable. Really? Unless he’s going against drew and michael, right? Yeah. True, true, true. Okay. To be clear… all of the quartermaines have their good points individually. I just hate to see what it does to ned when he’s around his family. You’re living in the past, lois. Ned has — ned has changed. He’s really become his own man now.

[ Chuckles ] Really? Yeah. Oh, olivia, I know he’s your husband and you have to defend him, but, I mean, can you really say that ned is his own man when he ratted out his own cousin to the sec? What did you say? What? Ned turned his family in to the sec. Okay. You don’t understand. Well, no. I understand that — that drew is ned’s cousin and that carly is michael’s mother. If somebody had turned my mother in to the sec, I’d never forgive them. So — so michael should forgive ned? No way. Okay. Ned is not the rat! Ned is allowing everyone to think the worst of him for the sake of the family.

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Oh, hey, tracy. Glad you’re here. I thought you quit. Well, I did, but I-I wanted to apologize to you for the other night. You know, those horrible things I said about luke. I know that you really loved him, and it was very disrespectful of me. Thank you. I guess. Why the change of heart? Well, that stuff lucy said about my ex-girlfriend, liesl. It — it really hurt me. So I thought, you know, I probably did the same thing to you, and that’s why you threw that martini in my face. Yeah, well, apology accepted. But you do it again, I’ll do it again. Never. And you were right about that cowboy hat. I don’t think lucy pays attention to all the little — the little details. Not a good trait in the head of a company. No, no, but you’re here to keep her in line. I’ll catch you later, tracy. Say something. You raised two strong, intelligent women, not to mention compassionate. But I want them to stay that way. If kristina is not able to keep her promise to molly, molly will be devastated. And on the other hand, watching somebody raise your biological child might be too painful for kristina, and maybe she’ll just have to leave town. If this were court, you know the judge would overrule your speculation. I know that I’m worrying about things that haven’t happened yet. Tell me that I’m wrong. I’m not gonna say you’re wrong ’cause I’m — I’m a little worried, too. Lucy, does everything have to be a battle with tracy?

La la, la la I do not take behavior tips from a traitor. Fine. Lucy, this has to stop because I cannot take the constant fighting. I’m sorry. Okay. I will do better. I p– I promise. I-I’m sorry. I probably did overreact a little bit. I will. For you. I will be better with tracy. Okay. Good. Because none of us like it, but right now tracy is our cross to bear. Yeah, I just can’t wait till tracy gets what’s coming to her. Are you saying that ned wasn’t the one who turned in carly and drew to the sec? You know what, honey? Don’t listen to me, alright? I misspoke. It’s not a thing. It’s not a thing. And I didn’t know what I was talking about. So — so why — why — why is everyone saying that it’s ned?

[ Sighs ] You know what? Ned denied all the accusations at first. Then he had his accident and he turned into eddie. And eddie couldn’t have cared less. Eddie didn’t have any of ned’s memories, and eddie could not be bothered. So, wait.

[ Chuckles ] Are you saying that when ned got his memory back, he also remembered that he wasn’t the one who turned in carly and drew to the sec? Then — I mean, does he — does he know who the real rat is? I mean, why is he taking the rap for somebody else’s bad deeds? There’s got to be a reason! You got to remember — carly is my second best friend, but she did commit insider trading. She bought up all the aurora stock after michael told her that elq and aurora were gonna merge. No, no, no. But they didn’t merge. And the sec would have never gone after carly unless someone else provoked them. Let it go. Okay? Just let the sleeping dogs lie. So who turned in carly and drew to the sec?! Who are you protecting and why?!

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No, I’m not gonna tell you who the real rat is. I don’t understand why you won’T. Because — because it was ned’s choice. And you’re not gonna explain to me why? The only thing that I can tell you is that ned and i both agreed that it was the best for the whole family for us to both keep the identity of the rat a secret. What could be more loyal than that? Whatever happened to telling it like it is? I would think that, by now, the two of us might have learned that sometimes it’s best to just keep our big mouths shut. You know? Sometimes the truth can hurt. And right now it would really hurt some of the people that we care the most about. And they’ve been through enough these last three years. I just don’t want another disaster, okay? Not right now when there is finally hope for a little bit of joy. Honey, please. Please promise me that you’re not gonna say anything. I don’t know anything! But fine. Fine. I vowed long ago to stay out of quartermaine business. Really? What? Why the hell were you pushing back so hard if you agree with me? You asked me to talk you off the ledge. I did my best. And all of a sudden you’re being cooperative? If it’s — if it’s hard for me to accept not being the grandfather, can you imagine how hard it is for kristina to accept not being able to feel like the baby’s mother? Yeah. So what are we gonna do about it? Well, there’s nothing we can do. She says she knows what she’s doing. I’m gonna take her word for it. Well, I don’t think she’s lying to us. I-I just worry that she’s lying to herself. You’re worried. I get it. But, ultimately, it’s — it’s kristina’s decision. We’re just gonna have to stand by and love her no matter what. Right. Because I’m so good at standing by. You did the right thing by not going to kristina and venting and coming to me and talking to me. Thank you. And thank you for being here so you could listen. Always. I appreciate you talking this out. Really. You wouldn’t be a good dad if you didn’t ask the tough questions. And I can already tell that you are going to be a fantastic father. Thank you. Thank you for loving my sister and for supporting her through all of this. I really — I-I admire both of you. Then it’s mutual because we both admire the hell out of you for doing this. You know, y-you’re making mine and molly’s dreams of becoming parents come true. Well, I love that I’m stepping up for her. She’s done it for me countless times. Can’t wait to see who your child grows up to be. We’ll see you then. Is your dad up for dinner with us? In his room? Yeah. Yeah. He — he pulled the old “I don’t want to be a burden.” But then he slowly came around. Are you at all concerned about violet seeing him in the hospital? Yeah, I’ve been thinking about that. I think I’m gonna tell her the literal truth, that grandpa overdid it in hot yoga. Never thought I’d say those words. And that he is staying in overnight so the doctors and nurses can keep an eye on him. Perfect explanation. And while we’re there, we can — we can celebrate. Celebrate what? Well, I reached out to a couple nurses I know in beechers corners, and it turns out muldoon did see a doctor there… about a month before he came to see you. So, how is it — being the male “face of deception”? Well, I-I still think I’m an odd choice as a spokesmodel, but, uh, you know, if it makes sasha happy, I’ll muddle through. You guys make a great team. I think so, too. Thank you for getting here so quickly. Make sure this goes straight to the lab. Expedited testing.

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Hi. Well, there they are, my pride, and most of the time, my joy. Oh!

[ Laughs ] Come on in. Hand me your coat. Hi, mom. Thanks for coming. I know it’s early in the morning and you’re busy. Can I get you some coffee? Uh, no, thanks. I’ve already hit my limit today. Yeah. Me too. So, what is so important that you needed to see us before work? Yeah. Your voice sounded really tense on the phone. Come on in. Sit down. I’m really, uh, sorry tj couldn’t make it, but it’s probably best we speak first, just the three of us. Why do I feel like we’ve been called to the principal’s office? You’re not in any trouble. Yet.

The role of maxie jones is temporarily being played by nicole paggi. Where is that shot of the adorable little alpaca in the foreground? I love that shot. Lucy, do you do anything quietly? Tracy, would you like me to get you some coffee before our senior leadership meeting? Oh, you know what? I say let’s just dive right in. Oh, wait. We can’t because the leader of our leadership meeting isn’t here. I am sure brook lynn will be here any second. Hmm. Some company you and your granddaughter are “running.” Lucy, I lightened your workload by 51%. Which means you should have 51% more time to rifle through photo proofs and wrangle your spokesmodel. Hmm. Well, you shouldn’t even be in this office, much less breathing our rarefied deception air. And yet, here I am. As if I could miss you. Like most of port charles, I sure would love to try. If my grandmother finds out that the reason I am late for this leadership meeting is because I cannot find my — your bag’s over there. Oh, thank you, thank you. I’m just gonna grab a coffee on the way. Brewed in your travel mug. Are you a psychic? I don’t have to be. I know your routine. You’re the best. What do you have planned for your day off? I am trying to find wedding venues that can accommodate guests with mobility issues. I want my dad to have the time of his life at our wedding. Gregory: Time isn’t exactly on my side here. So… my christmas wish is that you and chase… don’t wait too long for the wedding. I want to live to see my son, who I cherish, marry the love of his life. You and me both.

[ Siren wails ] Oh. Dad. One of the nurses told me you were in here.

[ Sighs ] Okay. What — what’s going on? I’m fine. I just got a bit overheated. Dad, this is for aggressive fluid replacement. They don’t just give it to people that are “a bit overheated.” You want to tell me what’s going on? Just coffee. Thanks. Alright. Coffee only? Nothing to eat? I’m not — are you feeling okay? I’m not hungry. Oh, yeah. You’re probably full ’cause you already ate with diane. You didn’t bring me here to discuss my personal life. I didn’t know that was an option. Oh. You’re right. I’m sorry. We need to talk family. Oh. It’s mac? Something happened? No, mac is fine. But there is a mystery that I want solved before he comes back, and I need your help. Cody? You in here? Hey. Oh, hi. Uh, wow. You look like you had a busy morning. Oh, yeah. I was just hammering out one of comet’s bent horseshoes. I figured I’d save the q’s the farrier’s fee. Pretty sure the quartermaines can swing it. Yeah, yeah, t-that’s true. But comet likes me better. But I always have enough time for you. So what’s up? Thanks. You know, I wasn’t sure I would beat comet in a contest for your attention. You? Yeah, totally. Nobody else. What brings you by? I, um — I came to warn you. You’re in trouble.

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Beth: Good morning. Hiya, beth. How are ya? So, I understand some people eat their feelings. I think I’m gonna be that guy ’cause I got a lot of feelings. Okay. What can I get you? Everything on the left side of the menu. Alright. Okay? And — and a cup of coffee. I’ll be at my table. You got it. Why are you still on about this cody bell thing? My instincts tell me that cody lied about those dna test results. If that’s the case, why is my brother saddled with this jerk? Mac has a right to know if cody is his son. I know cody is no choirboy.

[ Laughs ] You think? Come on. He hadn’t been in town five minutes and he almost drowned britt westbourne. Yeah, well, there wasn’t supposed to be somebody in that pool when he parachuted into it. Let’s say, for instance, that he came through the front door and proffered his hand and said hi, like a normal person would do. It was a publicity stunt, a job that he was contracted and paid for. It was reckless endangerment. And he got — he got arrested. He apologized to britt and she got over it. Why can’t you? Because I know a con man when I smell one. Which exactly proves the point that I was going to make. Cody came to our house over the holiday, and he brought all of these gifts for all of us. The kids adore him. He just fit right in. Did he bring receipts for the presents? Robert! Ah, sorry. He cares about our family. I could feel it. I-I could see it. And there’s this undeniable bond between him and mac and james. Let’s say I believe you. But if you’re right, why would cody lie about being a part of a family he’s come to care about? How am I in trouble? After spinelli made you leave mac and felicia’s on christmas — he didn’t make me leave. Hey, spinelli was rude, out of line, and just completely wrong. After you left, felicia said that she… hates not knowing the truth about you and mac. Yeah, but she knows the truth. I mean, it’s a truth. She was at the hospital when I got the dna results. I know. But you never showed her the printout, and she thought it was strange. Yeah. I mean, felicia is… pretty invested in me being a part of the family. I guess it makes sense that she wouldn’t accept the results. Cody, I don’t think it’s just a case of being disappointed. I think she’s genuinely skeptical. Yeah, I mean, she was a P.I. She’s married to a cop. She’s kind of conditioned to be suspicious. Well, maxie didn’t buy her theory, but you and I both know that she’s right. You did lie about the dna results. You are mac’s son. And now felicia is wondering why you would pretend to be the son of leopold taub. About the wedding. You haven’t changed your mind, have you? Not on your life. Then what’s up? Well, if we are going to do everything in our power to make sure that your dad has the best time on our special day, it’s gonna need to happen a little faster than we anticipated. I was doing hot yoga on an empty stomach. Dumb idea. Yes. Very dumb. Yes. Since when did you start doing hot yoga? You don’t need to hover. The fluids are already working. Okay, professor chase. What daredevil stunt did you get up to this time? Hot yoga. They don’t call it hot for nothing, obviously.

[ Laughs ] But I already have my next quest lined up. Ah, that’s great. Can’t wait to hear the details. And you shall. How are you, finn? Yeah. I’m fine, matt. I just want to make sure my dad’s okay. Well, I’m about to examine gregory right now, so if you’ll excuse us. Yeah, of course. I’ll be right outside, dad. No need. I’m fine. I just saw you come out of gregory chase’s room. Is he okay? Yeah. He’s, uh — he’s fine. I’m sorry. How do you know my dad? I’m his yoga instructor. I’m so glad he’s alright. I have never had anyone collapse in my class before. Mom, I can’t take any more bad news. You know it’s been a rough few months. I know that you’ve been through a lot, and this isn’t necessarily bad news. You know that I’m really happy for you that you and tj are soldiering on through this journey to have a baby. I know it’s what you really, really want. And, you, I mean, offering the most extraordinary, generous gift. And you know how grateful I am. Yeah, of course. I’m honored. I just wished that the commitment that you two have made to each other was legally binding. And it’s not. Your surrogacy arrangement presents what could be a really big legal problem.

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I thought we agreed on a summer wedding. It’s not too far away, but it still gives us time to plan. Too much planning is overrated. Who says that we need this whole elaborate production? You did. You — you said that. Well, what do I know? Lois said you used to sketch your wedding gown in your school notebook. Well, dreams change. I don’t want to rush this. I had a quickie wedding once, and we know how that turned out. We both know why you had that quickie wedding with willow, and all those reasons have nothing to do with why we want to be together. I know. But I’m only doing this one more time. And I’m doing it with you. So I want it to be special. What’s going on, brook lynn?

[ Sighs ] When your dad pulled me aside on christmas eve, said his christmas wish was to see us get married. Well, doc? At the moment, your vitals look good. I’m not surprised. I’m feeling better already. And you do seem to be recovering from the dehydration. So I’m guessing your prescription for a full recovery is plenty of rest, lots of liquids. It is. And I’d like to admit you for observation.

[ Scoffs ] I know you two have done your homework on the medical side of things, and you’re clear about that. I just don’t know that you’re clear about the legal implications. Well, this baby’s mother is a brilliant lawyer, so… yes, she is, but she’s not a specialist in family law. True, but I know how to draw up a contract. And I can sign it. So, lawyer, contract — we’re good. I’m not certain that’s entirely true, because there is no binding agreement that you can sign that would make that baby molly’S. Everyone needs time to adjust to our new corporate reality. Reality, lucy. You know, the opposite of what’s going on in your head. But we do have to be professional. Oh, why start now, huh, lucy? You know, blackmail, I know that’s your go-to, but really, technically, blackmail is not professional. This is a critical time for deception. A lot is at stake for everyone who works here. For people who have rent and kids and have to go grocery shopping on the way home. Bottom line, we need to make this work. Maxie, you are so right. But you know what’s not working, is tracy’s powers of manipulation. ‘Cause judging from the fact that brook lynn’s not here, your powers are a big fat flop. You’re well acquainted with big fat flops, aren’t you, lucy? From marriages to business ventures. You just can’t seem to stick the landing.

[ Chuckles ] I know where I’d like to stick — okay, that’s enough! I cannot believe I have to talk to you like I do my children. But five minutes of silence, both of you. You don’t really care about deception at all. You are just bored and you need a distraction. Doesn’t work on my kids, either. I can think of a thousand distractions more appealing than listening to you. Well, none of them would work to distract you from the fact that you have nothing to live for since luke died.

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I know the whole taub necklace scam wasn’t the only reason you lied about the dna results. Mac’s a good guy. He doesn’t deserve a son like me. That couldn’t be further from the truth, cody. But listen, felicia is a good P.I., And she is gonna dig and keep digging until she discovers the truth. And the fallout from that could be massive in ways you can’t possibly expect. Trust me, cody, I speak from personal experience. Oh, that — that whole nina reeves thing, right? Look, my situation was the complete opposite of yours. I was hired by valentin cassadine to claim that I was nina’s daughter. But looking back, I realized that I could have mitigated a lot of damage if I had just come clean. The fact that I stayed silent and I got busted made the fallout so much worse. Maybe I should just move to bolivia or some other country that doesn’t extradite americans. Because coming clean is not an option. And if felicia finds out that I’m mac’s son, I’m going to pentonville. I was hoping that you and your extraordinary skill set could help me figure out why cody would lie about those dna test results. Because you’re right. It doesn’t make any sense. Take some advice from the man with the extraordinary skill set and leave it alone. No, robert, if you think I can do that, then you understand me even less than you understand cody. Look, I understood all too well what kind of a grifter he was when I walked into britt’s office and found him fighting over taub’s necklace. What about leopold taub? This time last year, I went to seize taub’s necklace, the one that victor wanted. I go into britt’s office. They’re both there fighting over the necklace, both claiming ownership. Did they ever get it sorted out? No, I don’t think so. Well, not since it was destroyed. I wonder if cody ever contested taub’s other assets. Be a good question for a lawyer. Ah! Indeed it would. Indeed it would. I can see my dad would be worried about his stamina, but talking about death seems seriously premature. I’m just telling you what he told me. He doesn’t want us to wait too long. You think he’s holding something back? I don’t know. What are you doing? I’m gonna call the office. I’m gonna stay home with you today. I gave you a lot to deal with. No, you don’t have to do that. I-I’ll be fine. You should go to your meeting. The last thing we need is tracy coming around here looking for you. That’s a good point. Okay. Look, we’re gonna make sure that we do what’s best for everyone, okay? Promise. Yeah, whatever that is.

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Door closes ] Hey, I’m glad you called. Brook lynn just told me something, and — hey, look, uh, dad’s here at the hospital. I’m on my way. I should have known you’d have done your research on the child-parent security act. I’m familiar. I haven’t studied it. Well, because it’s new, which means it can be easily challenged. I’m aware, but the child-parent security act does allow surrogacy in the state of new york. It does, but the surrogate has to be using a third-party egg donor. Okay, does it really make a difference? A big difference, actually. In your case, you’re not using a third-party egg donor. You’re the donor and the surrogate. This is called a genetic surrogacy. And the contract for a genetic surrogacy is not enforceable in the state of new york. Okay. Well, I mean, if genetic surrogacy isn’t enforceable in the state of new york, then we’ll just get pregnant in a different state or we’ll find some other workaround. Right, molls? There are always loopholes. But as molly will tell you, regulations exist because there are precedents. Mom. Precedents and regulations and loopholes — you’re talking to us like we’re your court case and not your children. I’m talking to you this way because you are my children, and I want to make sure that your best interests are protected. I-is it for our best interests, mom? Or are you really just trying to protect molly from me?

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Don’t you say luke’s name ever again.

[ Scoffs ] What? You don’t own luke’s name. Just like you never owned luke. Don’T.

[ Chuckles ] You know what? Luke had many, many women in his life, and you were just one of them. And you barely cracked the top 10. Lucy, don’t go there. Why? Why can’t I just tell the truth right to your face? You know what? Luke was your great, true love of your life. But you know who luke’s great, true love of his life was? Laura. In fact, you’re probably just an also-ran to holly. Where’d you do your research? Wikipedia? Are we just naming exes now? Because two can play that game. The great love of your life, kevin, so happily settled down with laura. Guess he doesn’t miss being burned by you. Well, I happen to be in love with martin now. I’m with martin. And you know what? None of my loves married me to extort me. And they didn’t stay married trying to escape from me all the time. The fact is, you and luke? You were in totally different countries when he died. You know what I need to know? I need to know why you have done all this! Why, tracy? Why did you steal deception? Is it because, you know you have more to look back on than to look forward to? Or because your family just barely tolerates you? And when you stand there looking around, you have nothing, nobody, you don’t see anything. Is that it? ‘Cause you can keep doing it. You can keep scheming and using your sarcasm as a distraction. But you know what? You’re gonna die just like you’ve lived, unloved and completely unlovable. Who the hell are you to speak to my grandmother that way? Hot yoga? Hot yoga is a challenge for people in the best of health. I did it once and it almost killed me. But you think there’s more to the story? Dad’s yoga instructor came with him to the hospital. She said he wasn’t just a little woozy. It seemed like he lost consciousness. Come on, doc, I know I overdid it, but is a hospital stay really necessary? Well, your collapse may have been the result of a simple temporary fluid loss. Or? Or this could be a new symptom of the disease. Even if mac could arrest you for lying about the dna results, I don’t believe that he would, cody. He wouldn’t have a choice. Thanks to the lawsuit that scott cooked up. Legally, I’m on the hook. Where you were suing the wsb for the value of taub’s necklace? I thought you dropped that lawsuit. I did, I did, but only after I’d been deposed and signed an affidavit swearing I was taub’s son. And that is considered fraud? Worse. That’s perjury. I could do time for that. But you may not. I mean, you broke the law for me, and that turned out okay. Yeah, I was willing to risk myself, but I can’t risk mac. The potential scandal could impact his reputation on the force. Mac’s a good guy. He doesn’t deserve what I’d do to his life. What do you think that mac would want for your life if he knew that he was your father? Hi, scott. Sorry to interrupt. Oh. Hi, felicia. Do you have a minute? Yes, I have a lot. Sit down, sit down, sit down. Your breakfast companions may not feel the same. What companions? I’m alone, as usual. Did you try again with liesl?

[ Sighs ] Yes, I-I did. I-I-I presented my heart to her and… she threw it right against the wall. Oh. So we’re done. Finished. I’m sorry. I respect you for trying. I think it was really brave of you to put yourself out there. Well, I won’t be making that mistake again. I don’t know what went wrong with liesl, but it was the last nail in the coffin of love for me. I’m really sorry to hear that. Yes. Well, I just wanted to ask you a question, and then I’ll leave you to, uh, whatever this is. It’s breakfast, felicia. And what is your question? Cody bell? Don’t bring up his name. Why? I thought the two of you had a great relationship. I have no problem with him. He just kind of goofed up my chances of, uh, getting back with liesl a little bit. How so? He cost me a big payday. I’m trying to look out for both of my daughters’ best interests. But really, you’re just focusing on the contract part of this, and that is because you think that someone is going to violate it, and “someone” being me. So, what, mom, do you just not trust me that I’m going to abide by the terms? Of course I trust you. I’m just trying to look at all the possible outcomes. Look, I appreciate you reminding me of the current statutes, but your concern really isn’t necessary. I’ve done research. You didn’t have to go to the trouble. It was no trouble at all, really. Did you know that you could avoid any potential legal conflict between you by establishing parenthood after birth via adoption? I’ll look into it. You don’t have to. I’ve already done it. The first step is for you to stipulate that you have no parental or proprietary interests — mom! What? She said she’d look into it. I can go over this. It’ll be so quick. No. No, not for nothing, but molly is the lawyer here, mom. Not you.

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I have no idea what mac would want when it comes to me. I can guess. Mac is a good guy, and I can’t see any world where he wouldn’t forgive you, and he would never do anything to jeopardize your future. Yeah, well, what about mac’s brother, robert scorpio? The D.A.? Not a fan. That’s because he doesn’t know what I know. What’s that? How much has changed since you signed that affidavit. You put yourself on the line for me. And I know you hate to hear this, but I will forever be grateful. We’ve been over this. Gratitude, no. Friendship, yes. Okay, well, speaking of friendships, you’ve been a really good one to dante and sam. No, they’ve — they’ve been better to me. To maxie and all her kids, especially james. That little boy hero-worships you. He’s too young to know any better. Or maybe he knows you better than you know yourself. You’ve changed a lot, cody. And the only way to prove that is to come clean. Today. So, you and cody were going to sue the wsb over taub’s necklace? Yeah, but hush, hush, felicia. Nobody really knows about this, and I’m hoping he’s gonna change his mind. So it was cody who decided not to move forward? Yes. A-after all the legal filings and the depositions, all the dirty work was done. Why? I don’t know why exactly, but the wsb blew up his asset, and I felt that he should be compensated. So being taub’s son would pay off big for cody? Huge. Huge windfall. Why do you ask? You know nothing about my grandmother. You’re just sulking because not only did she take deception, but she’s running it way better than you ever did. Oh, and by the way, you are sadly misinformed. Tracy angelica quartermaine is greatly loved by her whole family, a love that you couldn’t possibly understand how we express, because you are nothing but a gold-digging outsider who managed to trap my great uncle into marriage for, what, 10 seconds? Hanging around for — for years, trading on your single share of elq? Which my grandmother managed to get from you, by the way. So now you are out on the street, exactly where you belong.

[ Scoffs ] You really have nothing to say. Oh. You have no — and by the way, luke spencer was the love of my grandmother’s life. She accepted him for exactly who he was, fought for him with everything she had, and stuck by him until the very end. Meanwhile, you, lucy, have thrown away every man who’s ever loved you with both hands. So do not lecture my grandmother on love, because she understands it way better than you ever will.

[ Scoffs ] You can hold this meeting without me. Brook lynn. Grandmother. Thank you. Meant every word. But you’re still late. So what was more important than the meeting we had scheduled? Something happened with chase’s father. Now, I want to run some tests overnight. It could be that you’re no longer getting nutrients from food and water intake alone, or the collapse could have been the result of your lung intake level falling below 50%, which an fvc test will show. If it has fallen below 50, we’ll have to discuss options. I’ll give you 24 hours to do anything you need, but I have plans for new year’s eve and nothing is going to stop me from making good on them. The yoga instructor isn’t a doctor. She doesn’t know what actually happened to dad. Okay, look, I just — I thought you should know, alright? I left you out of the loop once before, and I promised I’d never let it happen again. If dad believes that he overdid it, don’t you think that we should just trust that? Dad’s not a doctor, either. I know, and I get that facts are important, but so is faith. Yeah, I don’t remember seeing that on the curriculum in med school. Doesn’t a patient’s state of mind impact their health? Yeah, of course it does. Then a little positivity can’t hurt. Look. Why don’t you come on in with your dad and me? I have an update. Well, when you’re right, you’re right. It’s tough to know when to take off my legal hat and put on my mom hat. But either way, I will defend my daughters with everything that I’ve got. And that includes you. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to dismiss your legal expertise or your concern for your daughters. But you think I’m overstepping. It’s just that for tj and me, this whole journey has been about hope. And now, with kristina as our surrogate, it’s also one of implicit trust. The bond between krissy and me is stronger than all the legal protections in the world. We’re sisters. Nothing is gonna ever make us forget that, mom.

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So, it looks like my concern for my daughters has been outmatched by their belief in each other. Well done. Congratulations. Just the truth. I’m not gonna say another word about it. And what I did say was not because I don’t believe in you, because I do. With all my heart. And I’m very proud of the way you two stuck up for each other, even against me. I love you both. And I love the way you love each other. Kristina: Come on.

[ Door opens ] What are you doing here? Finn called me and said that you were in the hospital. Where else would I be? Your brother didn’t need to call you. I’m fine. Is he, matt?

[ Sighs ] They’re going to admit me. They’re just gonna run a couple of tests. 24 hours. That’s it. And then I’m out of here. Doc, tell my boys not to worry. An overnight stay is just a precaution. Precautions are good. I’m — I’m all for precautions. Good. I’ll go check on your intake paperwork. Thanks, doc. Oh, and, uh, take good care of my dad. He promised my bride a dance at my wedding this spring.

[ Door opens ] Wait, y-you two decided on a date? We did. I didn’t think it would happen so soon. Brook lynn and I decided that we didn’t want to wait another minute to make it official in front of the whole family. I can’t wait to marry brook lynn. I’m so happy for you, chase. Thank you. Yeah. I just have to follow her orders and stay out of her way.

[ Laughter ] Got a call from the office. I got to go. Your conversation with baldwin, was it useful? And how. So you still think that cody is mac’s son? More than ever. Without giving me any details, just answer me this. If cody chose not to be the son of a man like mac scorpio, does mac need to know? Mac has a right to know. Well, what’s the plan? You’re gonna get cody to fess up to lying about the dna results? He’s held on to this secret for a long time. So…no. I’d move on. It’s gonna be hell to prove. Not for me. I can’t just come clean. Alright, well, I guess that is ultimately up to you. But if you do decide to admit that you are mac’s son, I’ll be right by your side. And if you don’t, I’ll keep your secret forever. Thank you. That doesn’t mean that the truth won’t come out. Yeah. Just won’t come from me.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, I gotta go. Uh, I am beyond late. I’m sure lucy’s having a full-on meltdown. I bet. Hey, sasha, um… thanks for being such a good friend. You deserve nothing less.

[ Door closes ] Is gregory alright? Yeah. Things are just complicated. So, given the circumstances, that is an acceptable excuse for your tardiness. But if you are going to take the helm here, you have to follow my example and act like a leader. If I’m gonna give you this company, you need to start taking it seriously. Oh, I am, granny. Very serious. Lucy: Keep that up and you won’t make it through the year. Ah, who cares? Oh, come on. Buck up. I have a way that both of us can end up on top. Well, that sounds physically impossible, but I’m willing to give it a shot. No. Stop. Focus. And not on these plates of food, please. What I– what is this all about? What do you want? Okay. [ Sighs ] I am proposing a plan where I am restored what I lost and you — you could land a big, fat chunk of change. I’m listening. We’re gonna be big winners in 2024. Big winners. And tracy quartermaine is gonna lose big-time. How do I fit in? As a groom. Could you repeat that?

[ Laughs ] Did you just say the word “groom”? Yes, I did. You’re gonna marry tracy, and then we are gonna take her for everything she’s got. <

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oh, what a great christmas eve. It never gets old, seeing how magical it is for the kids. Yeah, I know. I feel exactly the same way. And this year was even more special for me ’cause I got to see ace see it all for the first time. Oh, yeah. Where does the time go? You’re telling me. Josslyn’s in college. When did that happen?

[ Laughs ] I know, it’s crazy. Great job. I-I think I enjoyed your reading more than the kids did. Oh. Well, thanks. Yeah. Rumor has it that you are the one, uh, funding the hospital festivities this year even more generously than before. Rumor has it. And a lady never reveals her sources. But thank you. It’s just a shame that nina wasn’t here to see it all. I remember the year that she headed up the committee to plan for the party, so obviously it means something to her. Yeah. You said she was coming. Yeah. Willow said she’s staying at the church for a little bit. She’ll be here. Nina: I’ve never come to confession before, father. But something has happened and I need help. I don’t know where else to turn. I hope it’s okay that I’m here. God is eager to help all his children. Go on. I acted out of spite, and it’s spiraling out of control. I knew the second after I did it that it was wrong, but I had no idea that it would hurt so many people this much. And who did you hurt? Well, people who may not be saints, but they didn’t deserve what happened to them because of me. Who are these people to you? Friends? Family? Does it matter? To truly advise you, I-I need more information. Just let go. Open your heart. God wants to hear everything. I don’t think that I’ve ever seen ace fall asleep that fast. He was out before his head hit the pillow. Well, he was probably exhausted from all the excitement from the christmas party. Yeah. He was just so happy being around all those people fussing over him. Not half as happy as I was. How did I get so lucky to be able to spend christmas eve with both you and my little brother? Oh, well, it was very generous of esme to let you have him for tonight. Yeah, maybe this is part of her whole… turning-over-a-new-leaf thing. Maybe. Or there could be another explanation. What do you mean? Maybe esme wasn’t being generous. Maybe she just had plans. Doing what? Maybe esme had a date. I’m calling to report a case of revenge porn. I know who uploaded the sex video of josslyn jacks and cameron webber. I refuse to take the blame for what you did to your supposed friends. That is enough. Let’s go! No! Spence, I’m not gonna stand for it anymore. Mark my words, trina. The next time you lie about me, there will be consequences. Esme: You’re doing all of this

[Laughing] Because you think that you can win trina over? I clear her name and she’s all yours? Oh. Who is delusional now, spence? You drove away your daughter just like you drove away nikolas. Only, the problem is, when you drove away kiki, she didn’t just skip town. You drove her to her death.

[ Growls ]

[ Yelps ] No matter what happens, no matter how scary it gets, just remember that I… …that mommy is with you. Womb to tomb.

[ Fire alarm beeping ] Maybe this wasn’t such a brilliant plan after all.

[ Breathing shakily ]

[ Cellphone rings ] Hello? Man: Ms. Jerome? This is crosby home security. We received an alarm signal on spoon island. We’ve alerted the pcpd, and they’ll be arriving shortly. Okay. Thank you. But that may be too late.

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Police! Don’t move.

[ Breathing heavily ] Dante. Ava, what the hell are you doing here? Who would esme be on a date with? She doesn’t know that many people here. And the people that she does know, they’re all well aware of her history. Well, I mean, esme’s circle isn’t as small as it was. She’s got a new job, a new apartment. Maybe she met someone who only knows the “new” esme, like a coworker or a neighbor. And you think that she’s on a date with that person? It’s possible. Would that bother you if she was? No, no. Come on. No. Absolutely not. Esme’s a grown woman. She can do whatever she wants. I — the only thing that — if esme were to start dating, the only thing that I would worry about is how that person would treat ace. As long as they’re good to my little brother, then no, esme should feel free to go off and have a life of her own. Good answer. Especially if it affords us more nights like tonight where, you know, ace is asleep in the other room and you and I are all alone, got the place to ourselves. Oh. Whatever will we do? Yeah. I wonder what we’ll do.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Speak of the devil. Okay, I’m gonna get us something from the kitchen. Hello? Spencer, I’m so glad you picked up. There’s — there’s something I need to talk to you about. Something wrong?

Look, I get it.

This is your first night away from ace

after moving into the new place, and, um, you’re naturally

worried about it, but you don’t have to be. He had an amazing time at the party, and now he’s fast asleep in the other room, dreaming about all the presents that he’s gonna unwrap tomorrow, so… I’m glad, but… that’s not exactly what I’m — trina: Hey, I’m making eggnog. I like mine plain, but do you want a little bit of cinnamon in yours? You know, I think this is the first year I can remember being at this party without bobbie being here. It’s taking her so long to settle luke’s estate. I know. I thought she’d be home weeks ago. Yeah. Estates can be complicated. You know, knowing luke, I’m sure he left bobbie a few surprises. Well, I did talk to her earlier on the phone, and she sounded cheerful. But when isn’t she, right? She did say luke’s affairs are a mess, but she is making headway. Well, I guess we’ll hear all about it when she gets back. If I had one wish, father, I would turn back the clock. I would tell the truth. And I would undo all of the damage that I have done. This spiteful act, did it cost someone their life? No, not their life, but something almost as bad — his freedom. Someone went to prison because I reported him to the authorities when I didn’t have to. And he suffered. Terribly. And so did the people who love him. I’m also letting an innocent man take the blame for reporting that crime. ‘Cause I’m a coward. People were so angry with him when they should be angry with me. I understand. Go on. I wish I could change it, but it’s too late. I can’t make it right. It’s never too late. You really think so? Because I would do anything to fix it. Then you need to confess not only to me here in this confessional but to the people you hurt. I can’T. I wish I was strong enough to tell the truth. But if I tell my family what really happened, I could lose them. I could lose everything. If you don’t, the guilt will continue to eat away at your conscience. And it’ll destroy any chance you have at future happiness. The truth will always set you free. To be free of this worry, this pain. If only… anything is possible. Be courageous. Have the strength to right the wrongs you did. And remember, you don’t walk alone. God is always with you. God is with me. Thank you, father. I won’t forget. Neither will I.

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What are you doing here, ava? I thought you and avery moved into nina’s place. Yeah, we did, but I haven’t sold wyndemere yet. This is still my property. Well, I guess I can’t stop you from wandering around your house with a loaded weapon. So you’re not taking me in, then, detective? For defending myself in my own home after a break-in? You defending yourself, or you, uh… you’re looking for an intruder to shoot? Carly: I could not get over watching those kids’ faces while you were reading. It was so adorable. They were all sucking on those candy canes. There you are. I am so, so sorry. What’s going on? Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe I missed everything. How did it go? Hi. Laura: Oh, it was absolutely amazing, due in no small part to your husband’s generosity. Yes. The man I married is pretty great. Did you take a lot of pictures? Uh, no, but took a great picture of donna. Can you send it to me? Sure. Laura: Oh, could I see? Oh, yeah. Oh, there are so many good ones. I was — I was so worried. Well, didn’t willow tell you where I was? Yeah, you were at the church, but I thought you’d be here sooner. Well, you didn’t have to worry. Frank drove me here. I felt totally protected and safe. Did you get everything you needed at the church? Yeah, I think so. Willow says you were thinking of nelle? Yes, nelle. And others. Look at that. This won’t take long, I promise. It’s fine. It sounds like there’s someone else there, so I’ll make this quick. I just wanted to tell you that — what is she calling about? I don’t know, just — this isn’t gonna take long, okay? Hey, esme, you still there? What do you want me to know? I just wanted to let you know that I am not gonna be picking up ace tonight. He can wake up with you on christmas morning, and I’ll pick him up later tomorrow. Really? Wow. Okay. Um, yeah. That’s great. I’d love to be able to celebrate ace’s first christmas morning with him. Uh, are you sure that you don’t want to take him home? Positive. Merry christmas. Merry christmas. Okay, what was all that about? I’m not sure, but I’m starting to wonder. Maybe esme does have a heart after all. Sonny, I really needed something tonight. And I found it at all saints. I-I left with a new understanding. About what?

[ Cellphone chimes ] Well, it m– it’s probably a bigger c– hold on, hold on, hold on. Uh, it’s ava. What? Something wrong? There’s been a-a break-in on spoon island. Carly: What? Laura: What? Tell her to call the police immediately. I’ll back it up right now. Well, the police already know. Dante’s there. Ava probably just wants me to go ’cause dante’s my son, and I can keep it unofficial. But you can’t do that. I might be able to help you. I should go with you. It’s not a — I don’t think it’s a big deal. No, I-I really want to go. It’s — it’s just that it was my son’s home. And if this break-in is somehow related to him in any way, you know, for some reason he might be back, I-I just want to be there. Okay. I understand, I understand. Um, can you tell donna I love her? Merry christmas. Yeah. Um, don’t worry. I’ll take care of avery. I wish I could go with you. No, no, no. It’s okay, but thank you for picking up avery. Yeah, of course, of course.

[ Sighs ] Um, I’m gonna go grab donna and go home. Hey, carly, can you wait one second? I have something to say to you. I stayed at the church today b-because I wanted to ask the priest for guidance… about you.

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Ace didn’t even flinch when I stubbed my toe, and I said a word that my grandmother would definitely disapprove of. So I think it’s safe to say that he is out for the night.

[ Sighs ] Okay, well, um, I should get home because my mom is planning a whole breakfast and opening presents… no. No, no, no, no. …Tomorrow morning, and it’s sounding like it’s starting early. But don’t you think that, um — that’s a bad idea,

[Laughing] And you should just stay here, because it’s so much harder to be away from you, especially after our trip to new york. I know. I feel the same way. Something wrong? Um, no, I’m — I’m sorry. I’m just… I-I can’t stop thinking about something else. Oh. That’s just what every man wants to hear right after he kisses the woman that he loves. It’s esme. Of course it is. Do you really believe what you said about her? That she has a change of heart? I don’t know. I’d like to. She put my grandmother and ace first tonight. And I think that that’s a big step for her. It is. So, yeah, I-I’d really like to think that she’s turning a corner here and that she’s becoming a better person. But we can’t know that, so… don’t you think that we’ve talked enough about esme for one night? We’ve talked enough about esme for a lifetime. Okay. So then maybe we should just stop talking altogether, huh? Dante. Do you think I’d be reckless enough to go after a burglar all on my lonesome? You really want me to answer that?

[ Knock on door ] Excuse me. I have a visitor. Hey. Oh, sonny. Hi, laura. Hi. Uh, I decided to tag along with sonny. Yeah. Sure. Come on in, please. Great. Thanks. Hello, dante. Laura. Hey. Wow. Whoever did this wasn’t looking to hide themselves, were they? And everybody knows this place has a security system, so whoever did it was willing to risk being caught. Let me take you home. Let dante do his job. No. Absolutely not. I am not leaving here until I find out who broke in here. Why don’t dante and i take a look around and see if we can find anything? Uh, laura, I don’t think that’s a great idea. I mean, this is a crime scene. The house hasn’t been cleared yet. It’s not… you know, I used to live here, and my son owned the property for many years. I’m very familiar with this very large, very confusing home. I’m happy to show you around if that doesn’t, I don’t know, interfere with your procedure at all. Yeah, it would probably fall under some kind of gray area. Great. Then let’s do it. Let’s do it. Okay. Just — we don’t know if the house is empty. Please stay behind me. Sure. What was I thinking, almost telling you the truth? What? D-did I believe I would just open up and you’d forget about all the things that I did to trina, and, w-what, you would congratulate me, say, “oh, my gosh, that’s great news,” and you’d forget about trina and all the things that I did? And you, me, and ace would just have this — this happily ever after?

[ Crying ] You only care about her and — and protecting her. And if I told you I remembered what I did…

[ Doors opening, closing ]

[ Footsteps ] You think whoever broke in here is the same person who sent you photos of dead austin? It’s possible. There’s no way to know. I’m sure the intruder is long gone by now. You asked for guidance about me? I-I did. You know, carly, whenever we’re together, we’re always snapping at each other or we’re arguing. But since it’s christmas eve, and in the spirit of christmas eve, I thought it would be nice if we spent some time talking. Talking about what? Well, when I was sitting in church, I realized that after all the pain, after everything that I’ve been through in my life, I am so blessed right now to be able to spend christmas eve with my family. Never thought I’d be able to say that. With my daughter and her children… you’re a lucky lady. Yes, I am. I’m so thankful for all of my family. And you and I, we have a lot of them in common. Then I started thinking about you, carly, what you’ve been through this year — the accusations of insider trading and then, um, financial problems and drew going to prison — is there a point to this? Because I have to go get donna. There is. I’m sorry. Yes, there is a point. There is. I’m sorry. And I’m trying to ask for your forgiveness. Forgiveness for what?

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There’s just — you know, carly, there’s something about the holidays that get you thinking about your life and everything in it, and all the people that have meant a lot to you and all the mistakes that you have made. The church tonight was beautiful. It was all decorated for christmas and it was so peaceful, and I just sat there. I sat there and i thought about my life, what I’ve been through, the good and the bad. I let myself think about nelle, my daughter. And I let myself grieve for what could have been. And I realized blaming you for nelle’s death, that’s what led me to seek revenge. My pain was so great, I wanted to hurt you. I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t suffering alone. I’m aware of your need to lash out. Yeah, and it’s not pretty to realize that about myself, that it’s my need for revenge that drove me to hurt you by not telling you that sonny was alive in nixon falls. You’ve said this to me before, nina. I shifted tonight. Something shifted. I want to be a better person. I want to be the kind of mom that willow brags about. I want to be the kind of grandmother that wiley and amelia, they — they’re so proud of. And sitting in that church, maybe it was because I had this love around me, this support, this peace, I realized that there’s still a part of me that’s broken. I lie. There’s a part of me that still wants revenge for my daughter. That’s why I’m talking to you — I’m gonna stop you right there. I know what you’re gonna say. Anyone could have broken in here tonight. Maybe some kids playing a prank. On christmas eve, ava? Well, why not? There’s no neighbors on spoon island. And look at the break-in. It’s not exactly a professional job, right? Like something kids might do. It’s possible, but not only is there, you know, somebody out there sending you pictures of a dead guy, leaving a gun in your apartment, now he’s broken in here. So you think that would be kids or somebody playing mind games? I’m just so sick of the whole damn thing. Sick enough to do something reckless? That’s not gonna happen. ‘Cause I’m gonna do whatever I can to keep you safe. Well, thank you, sonny, but I think you know that I can protect myself. What if you’re not the real target? What if I am?

[ Indistinct talking in distance ] The turret door is open. I’m gonna go check it out. Not without me. Okay, but like I said, laura, please just stay behind me, okay? Sure. My skin has been so much smootherso much more hydrated. It’s olay!

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Did you see anything? Nothing. I don’t know, maybe forensics can find something. Oh, yeah, I’m sure they can. I mean, this person wasn’t very concerned with hiding their footsteps. Well, whoever was here didn’t leave by jumping off the turret. But can we even be sure that the intruder was actually up here? It is possible that ava left that door open before she even moved out. No, I don’t think. I mean, it’s freezing out here. If ava had left the door open, it’d be colder in the sitting room, right? Someone must have left the door open more recently than that. You’re right. And it is cold. I’m going in. You know, I think I’m gonna go check on ava. She seemed really shaken up by this. Yeah. Okay. I’ll be down in a minute. Wait. The cops never found the gunman who put curtis in the wheelchair. Now, the target could have been anna, but it could have easily been me. So you think maybe whoever took that shot at the metro court pool is sending me pictures of dead austin and breaking into wyndemere? Could be, if it’s cyrus. So maybe cyrus is stalking me to get to you. I cannot rule anything out. Well, sonny, as much as I would love to blame you for my current situation, I do have enemies of my own. Whoever hurts you hurts avery. I cannot allow that. So that’s why I’m taking a personal interest in your security. You know? Yeah, it’s really not that hard to figure out what’s going on here. It isn’t? No. You went to church and you got caught up in the emotion of it all. Maybe it was the glow of the candles or the way the priest looked at you, I don’t know, but your guilty conscience started to get to you, and now you feel the need to apologize. Well, that’s part of it, but — but what’s really going on is that you feel that forgiveness is the last gift under the christmas tree, and you really, really want to open it and enjoy it… no, that isn’t — …which makes sense, because you’ve gotten everything else you’ve ever wanted, right? You got sonny, willow, your grandchildren, and the metro court. Yes, I admit that I have been very blessed this year. Great, well, at least you’re not going to insult me by pretending like you don’t see it. So why not feel entitled to ask for forgiveness, too? Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you, nina. You’re gonna have to seek redemption somewhere else.

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Excuse me. Is there something wrong, father? I was supposed to hear a confession, and I was unavoidably delayed. Did you happen to see a woman waiting? As a matter of fact, there was someone here, but I — I saw her leave. Well, I’m sorry I missed her, but hopefully she’ll be back soon. Thanks for your help. You know, I-I’m curious. How do you do it, father? Do what? Well, when the lost come to you, struggling to unburden the heaviness from their souls, h-how do you help them? Sounds like you’re asking for someone in your own life or for yourself. You’re very perceptive. I am asking for someone I know, but I-it’s not me. I’m thinking about a friend who’s feeling lost and alone tonight. The holidays can often affect people in that way. Well, I felt that way a time or two myself. But tonight I want to help them, and I would appreciate any advice you might have how best to do that. Your friend is lucky to have you looking out for them. Confession is good for the soul. Merry christmas, my son. Merry christmas to you, father. Confession is good for the soul. But if nina doesn’t do what’s good for her soul, I might have to do it for her. Carly, carly, carly, please. It’s christmas eve. It’s a time that people are supposed to come together. And you still won’t give me an inch? I’ve given you more than an inch. I’ve given you more than a mile. I’ve invited you to family gatherings and stood there while wiley gives you a hug and a kiss, and I bit my tongue till it bled. And I tell myself over and over again that for his sake, I have to make things work. And then I remind myself that sonny’s happiness affects donna and avery, so I keep things pleasant. But that’s not good enough for you. You helped yourself to my husband and my hotel, and now you want my forgiveness on top of it? And you assume that you’re entitled to it, that a sappy smile and a saccharine speech is gonna give you everything that you want? You don’t get to demand forgiveness. It’s a gift, nina. And I’m not giving it to you. You know what? I’ve come to you with the best of intentions, and you’ve decided to stomp all over them. You’re not even listening to me. So much for peace on earth, goodwill to men. What do you want to do next, carly? You want to kick over that christmas tree? You’re unbelievable. You don’t get what you want, and you’re so put upon. Man, you love playing the victim. You know, I don’t want to fight with you. I didn’t come here to fight with you. I came here to try to make peace, to tell you my truth. I have been sincere. I’ve had a really long day. I want to grab my little girl and go home with my family and enjoy what’s left of christmas eve. Tell your mom that you couldn’t get a rideshare because of just all the holiday parties, and they were just all so busy, so you just had to stay just a little bit longer. Spencer, we’re trying to get my mom to like you, remember? Right? Mm-hmm. So keeping her daughter away from her on christmas eve… mm-hmm. …It’s not a good idea. That’s true. And I-I stayed longer than I planned. And I promised her and curtis that I’d open one present at midnight. Okay, fine, but if I had it my way, I would spend this entire holiday with you. Oh, how are you so sweet? Must be the spencer side of my dna.

[ Laughs ] Okay. What did I say about leaving? [ Laughs ] That it was a dumb idea.

[ Cellphone chimes ] That’s my car. Okay, well, fine. I’ll let you go. But as long as you promise that I get to see you in the morning. Well, yeah, I still got to give ace his present. Okay. Then it’s a date. Merry christmas, trina robinson. Merry christmas, spencer. I don’t even really know what I’m doing here. It’s not like you’re some great father who raised me from birth and it hurts to live without you. You’re about as far from that as possible. But I can’t tell anyone else that I’ve got my memories back. And somehow I think you and crazy heather webber are the only people who would understand me keeping it a secret. I mean, how — how messed is that? My parents would be the ones telling me to lie. And, you know, I guess it’s true, what they say, that christmas eve is the loneliest night of the year. Because here I am talking to a serial killer who just happens to be my dad. Talk about desperate. But why is it so hard? I mean, I-it should be easy to be a good person. I-I should want to take that path. But you never showed it to me. I had to learn it all on my own. And even then, it’s really only because I-I lost my memory. But I have made a good life here in port charles. I — I have a good job and an amazing child and my own apartment with — with ace’s stuff scattered all around the place. It really feels like home… …our home, and I’m happy. At least I think I am. I-it’s hard to know because that feeling is so, so new to me. But there is another path, too. The crooked one that you showed me, and… …it would be so easy to go back. But what if I don’t have a choice? Maybe it’s out of my control and I’m just supposed to be bad because it’s in my dna. That is the legacy you left me, dad. Dante: Recognize this? I don’t know, maybe. Do you think maybe it’s nikolas’? Uh, look, laura, I know you’ve been looking for him, but I don’t see anything that would indicate that nikolas was here. And this isn’t a man’s glove. This wouldn’t fit him. Yes, of course you’re right. Uh, I’m sorry. I’m not thinking rationally, am I? I, uh — I guess ’cause it’s his house. And I just thought that… maybe, uh… I don’t know. It’s okay. I understand. Uh, maybe someone with smaller hands. Maybe — maybe it’s ava’S. I don’t want or need your goons following me around, sonny. You know what it’s like trying to get anywhere with them in tow? Very well, actually. I can handle whatever this world throws at me and you know it. I always come out swinging. But sometimes you need a little help, ava. Just like the help you got from dante and dex when you were kidnapped by mason. You were grateful to them. You had to bring that up, huh? Maybe think of this — I have to do what I need to do. It’s not just about you. What do you have in mind? I don’t like this any more than you do, but avery will. Why? Until we figure out what’s going on… you’re living with me.

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I can do both. It’s not too late to change your mind. I can’T. Of course you can. No, I can’T. I told you, I gave him my word. I-I’m doing it. And I-I need to do it for my grandchildren. Especially scout. You know, girl power. Of course. Grandma needs to show that she’s brave like her parents. What is wrong with the two of you? Something happen to scout? And what to my wondering eyes should appear but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. You’re not required to be off book, you know. In fact, those kids are gonna want to see the pictures. Everything okay? Yeah. Yeah, just… reading this, you know, it makes me… think about family and… past christmases. And how this might be your dad’s last one? How many times are you going to read that book? Alright, maybe I’m being a little bit silly. I just don’t want to disappoint the kids. As if you ever could. Spencer, is there any way that we could convince you to bring ace over to the hospital party tonight? I really wish that I could. I just don’t want to push my luck…

[ Knock on door ] …Especially after esme agreed to let me come over and watch ace tonight. Hi. Hey, esme. Uh, come on in. I thought that I was meeting you guys at your place. Oh, this is perfect. That way we can all go over to the hospital party together. I appreciate the offer, but I can’t stay. Wait, what? You promised me that I was gonna be able to spend tonight with my brother. That’s why I’m here. Um, I was gonna drop ace off with you so you could enjoy christmas eve together. Oh, okay. Alright. Thank you. You’re welcome. What about you? Where are you gonna be? Oh, my goodness, you look so nice. Thank you. I’m guessing you didn’t get this dressed up to go see santa, huh? Well, if that’s your way of asking if I’m going to see spencer later, no. He’s spending time with his little brother at esme’s house, so… but thank you, by the way. For what? It wasn’t lost on me that you included spencer. And I know that he appreciated it. And so did I. Well, you know, I’m not completely sold.

[ Chuckles ] But in the spirit of the season, right? I’ll take it. Okay. Good. Where did you and aunt stella disappear to earlier?

[ Clears throat ]

Hark! The herald angels sing papa now.

[ Both laugh ] Yeah.

‘Tis the season to be jolly fa la la la la la-la la-la don we now our gay apparel

[ Dramatic music plays ]

[ Elevator bell dings, doors open ] You shouldn’t be here. Merry christmas, grandma. I love you. Oh. Here. And that goes ditto for me.

[ Laughs ] Oh, please hurry home so we can ring in the new year together. I miss you. I love you. Merry christmas, mom. Bye. I don’t want to be late for story time at the hospital. I don’t want to be late, either. But we have to wait for your big sister. Josslyn: Ho ho ho! Josslyn!

[ Laughs ] Hi. Oh, someone’s super eager to get to gh. Hi, dex. Hi, miss. Spencer. Adam, right? Yeah. Nice to see you. I’m glad you could join us. Thank you. Merry christmas, father. Merry christmas to you both. Merry christmas. And this is, uh, for your collection plate. Yeah. Your generosity is much appreciated. Remember what we said? Best behavior. Best beha– this guy’s always well-behaved. You should have been at the house when we were putting on our dress socks. Ooh, fun times. Oh, yeah. You have a beautiful family. Thank you, father. We are truly blessed. Aren’t we? Yes, we are.

[ Chuckles ]

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Thanks for being there for me. Always. You know that. You know, I’m not gonna let what’s hanging over me rob me of the joy of what’s right in front of me. Sounds like a plan.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Hey! Look at this festive bunch. Is it true? Are you reading the christmas story today? Yes, with the mayor. I don’t know. Benign storyteller? I think you make a better scrooge. Funny, and that’s not the first time I’ve heard that. You’re gonna be great. Daddy’s almost as good at reading stories as grandpa is. Thank you, sweetheart, I think. You know, I just love this time of year. Everything’s so cozy and beautiful and sparkly. Not as sparkly as your ring. What, this old thing? Speaking of… here we go. Here we go. If I’m gonna be the flower girl, I have plans to make. You two better set a date. You saw scout. She’s full of christmas joy. Yeah, what I saw was the two of you look at each other when I mentioned her name. What’s going on? Um, under normal circumstances, it would probably be good news. Drew got scout into westwood academy. That’s great. It’s a great school. The girls love going there. Yeah, I guess scout isn’t that interested in it. No, it’s — it’s more than that. She actively doesn’t want to go. Does drew know that? He’s got blinders on. It’s like he — he decided selfishly that this is where our daughter was gonna go, and he refuses to see anything else. It’s not that surprising. I think it is. Drew is normally really sensitive to other people’s feelings, but he didn’t even ask scout if this was something that she wanted, let alone he didn’t ask me. Well, that isn’t right. But drew has had a very challenging life, and I think he just wants the world for scout and a better world than he had, anyway. And I think this is his way of doing that. Kristina. No, no, no. Just — just hear me out. Just think about it. Don’t say no right off the bat, please. What you’re offering to do for us is beautiful. But… but it’s too much responsibility to put in my hands. No. You just think I’m gonna screw it up somehow? That’s — that’s not what molly’s saying. No, but I-I wouldn’t blame her if it was. But, hey, molls, just think of all the advantages, right? You know my medical history. We’re obviously in contact every single day. And if you use me as the donor, then you’ll have a biological connection with your child. I mean, those davis genes will be all up in there.

[ Chuckles ] I can give you guys the thing you want more than anything in this world without having to wait. Kristina, do not say it. I think I kind of have to. You really don’T. Well, I think I do. It’s me. Hi. I’m the donor. It’s me.

[ Laughter ] For the kids who are hospitalized over christmas and their families, this celebration isn’t just a party. It’s an act of courage. So can’t you honor that and go away?

[ Laughs ] You could be more charitable on this holy night. After all, you’re the one who fabricated the evidence that sent me to prison. I-if I can forgive you, why can’t you find it in your heart to do the same? I will never forgive you. There may not be a way to prove you ordered tj’s kidnapping now that mason gatlin’s been shipped off to prison. But one day, you’ll slip up. And when you do, I’ll send you right back where you belong. Merry christmas.

[ Chuckles ] Adam, this is my little sister donna. Nice to meet you, donna. Adam goes to school with me at pcu. Why didn’t you go home for christmas? Not everyone goes home for winter break. Hey, I, um — I brought you a present. It’s outside if you want to see it. I’ll — I’ll go with. Great. Okay. Thanks.

[ Laughs ] Come here. I understand why you invited adam. I do, especially after everything we talked about. Nobody wants their friend to be alone at christmas. But it is christmas. Shouldn’t he be with his family? I want to thank you for joining us. We’re family. And we’re — we’re very grateful that we could all be together. I’m very, very grateful. Are we gonna miss the party? No, we’re not gonna miss the story at general hospital. But we — we got to do what we came here to do. I’m gonna show you what we’re gonna do. Come here. We’re gonna light a candle, okay? You know — you know why you light a candle? Hold my hand. You light a candle… to remember the people that we love that aren’t here, like your uncle morgan. Okay? And… uncle jason. You’re thinking about nelle, aren’t you?

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yes, I-I try not to dwell on it, but, uh, on a night like this, your sister’s definitely on my mind. My sister. That still sounds so strange. Yeah, I’m sure. All I knew about nelle was the pain she caused michael. I can’t help but think… if nelle was given a chance, would she have been able to turn her life around? That would have been a big change. But not an impossible one. I guess we’ll never know. We’ve come a long way, huh? Yeah, yeah, we have. A year ago, we were at each other’s throats. I hope we can put that all behind us. Yeah, so do I. So, wiley, we have one more candle to light. Who’s it for?

[ Sighs ] Grandpa mike. The holidays always get me thinking of the patients who have helped me over the years. Isn’t that the other way around? No, I, uh — I think I know what she means. Trust me, the mike corbins of this world have given me far more than I ever gave them. Well, I don’t think mike would agree.

[ Chuckles ] Then there’s the family members I miss every day. Thomas. Irene. Uh, is anybody hungry? I’m always hungry. Oh! Marshall: Oh! Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness, I am so sorry. Oh, my goodness. I’m so sorry. No, no, no, no, no, no. It’s fine. We have plenty in the kitchen. It’s absolutely fine. No, d-don’t you dare. I made the mess, and it’s on me to clean it up. Stop it. It’s okay. It’s okay. Pop, are you picking up strange vibes? From who? Aunt stella. She’s just not herself tonight. See? We got this. Thank you. No worries. Oh, my goodness. I just need some time to myself is all. Everything okay? Yeah. You know, it’s hard this time of year. It’s all peace on earth and goodwill to all. But people still see the old me, and I guess I don’t qualify for grace, so… look, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. I can’t change that. It’s what we do moving forward that matters.

[ Gasps ] Look, ace. Isn’t that a beautiful ornament? You like that one? That’s grandmother’s favorite, too.

[ Both laugh ] You’re right. It’s what we do now that matters. Take good care of my boy. You know we will. Alright. Um, I’ll pick him up later. Bye, ace. “Bye, mama.” Mommy loves you. Oh. Adam’s afraid to go home and face his parents. I couldn’t leave him in the dorms alone on christmas eve. No, no, of course you couldn’T. And I get that you want to help your friend, and I love you for that. Maybe it’s not the help he needs, though. What do you mean? Well, you said he’s afraid to face his parents. Maybe you’re enabling that fear. Adam wrote a song for me. It’s my christmas present.

[ Laughing ] Oh. Do you guys want to go meet santa? I hear he’s passing out candy canes. Candy canes are alright. Let’s go find him. I think he was spotted in the cafeteria. Come on, let’s go. You doing alright? Yeah, can we get you anything? Or maybe you want to rest until the party starts. What I’d like is a moment with my future daughter-in-law, if you don’t mind. Well, you heard the man. Scram. Scoot. Skedaddle. Let’s skedaddle. Skedaddle. Buy you a cup of coffee. Thanks. You want to sit? Sure. Sorry if that was a bit forward. I’m an italian from brooklyn. Nothing’s too forward.

[ Chuckles ] Good to know. So, um, is this about your christmas list? Because chase did get you something, but I don’t know. Actually… oh, so there is something special you want. Something only you can give me.

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Chase doesn’t want to facewhat’s happening to me. He wants me to live forever. Of course he does. We all do. But you and I know that isn’t reality. I hate it so much. Me too. Now, the last thing I want is to add to the pressure that violet’s already applying. Is she ever. But, uh, time isn’t exactly on my side here. So… my christmas wish is that you and chase… don’t wait too long for the wedding. I want to live to see my son, who I cherish, marry the love of his life. I think everything that drew went through, you know, just gonna mean a lot of change for him. Like maybe this is his new normal. I’m gonna go help scout ice cookies. Alright? Bye. Go that’s one smart boyfriend you got there. I know. Look, new normal I get. I just wish drew was home so we could actually talk about this together. Say something, anything. Please just don’t say no. Anything except for that. Not yet. It’s a lot to process. It was one thing when I was sharing my dna with a stranger. I felt removed from that person. Grateful to them. But it was like somehow they weren’t involved. But this, creating an embryo with your — with your sister — it’s a serious step that could complicate things for all of us. Christmas. It’s a tough time. Even for those with a close family, sometimes because of a close family. On the one hand, you’re — you’re surrounded by joy. On the other hand, you’re — it makes you even more aware of the ones who — who aren’t with you. You told me about how — how you — how you — stella and — and irene and irene and stella. Two peas in a pod. How they worked together to make — make christmas special for you and your brother. I imagine that stella is missing irene tonight. I know I am.

Heavenly peace are you feeling okay, aunt stella? Yeah, I’m fine, I’m fine. Oh, my goodness. Ooh. Let me see. What? No, no fever. I’m not sick. It’s just — that’s the thing about christmas. It’s never just about the one you’re celebrating now, but it holds the memories of all the other christmases and the people you shared them with. Like your grandmother. We really should be heading over to general hospital. Did esme seem weird to either of you? Huh? Weird how? I don’t know. I just think it’s very unlike her to just drop ace in my lap. I would hardly call that dropping him in your lap. And “needs time to herself”? Since when? Since becoming a single mother. On christmas eve, of all nights? I thought she seemed sincere when she said she wanted you to spend some more time with your brother.

[ Knock on door ] Maybe she’s had a change of heart. Cyrus.

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Mommy. I know, I know. You want to get to the party at gh. Come on, I’ll take you. Let your granddad take you. Come on. You ready? Are you coming? Uh, can — can you tell sonny that I’ll meet him at the hospital? We’ll tell him. Okay. Come on, can’t keep santa waiting. Please, one more time? If we don’t leave soon, we’re gonna miss story time. Hey, how about this? I’ll send a recording of the song to your sister, and then she can share it with you whenever you want to hear it. That sounds like an excellent idea. Carly: Great. Come on. You guys coming? I think we’ll hang here, hold down the fort till you get home. Alright. Say hi to santa for me. Okay. We’ll be back soon. Uh, do you need me to set the table or anything? Already done, okay. Have fun, donna. Come on. Come on, come on, come on. Let’s go. Fire’s getting low. Hey, do you want me to grab more wood? No, I got it. Thanks, dex. That was really sweet of you, the whole song thing for donna. Yeah, she was pretty excited about it, huh? Yeah, I’ll say. Um, in the spirit of the holiday, I have something for you, too. Like a present? Yeah. You didn’t even know if I was coming until like an hour ago. How do you got a present? I just had the idea. My dad created a fund for me for traveling. I have free reign over the money as long as it’s used for flights. Okay. I know you said it was too expensive to go home for the holidays, but I found a flight that can get you home before midnight. You’ll be able to spend christmas with your family. No, joss, I can’t ask you to do that. Okay, you didn’T. I’m offering. And I know it’s a bit over the top as far as gifts go, but I’m not traveling anywhere, so why not put the fund to good use? Do you not listen?! I said I didn’t want to go home! Jordan: Sorry I’m late. Oh, we’re just glad you’re here. For dessert. Well, thank you so much. So, how’s our favorite couple doing? There’s been a bit of a setback. I think that tj and i need to talk. Yeah. No. Copy that. Krissy, whatever we decide, whenever we decide, we are incredibly grateful. What molly said. I love you, both of you.

Born the king of angels that was — yeah.

O come, let us… it’s christmas eve. You know, we don’t have to think about this right this second. True, true. Yeah. Yeah. But will you be able to think about anything else? No. No way. Me neither.

Christ the lord are you sure you want to be there when we say “I do”? After all, I’m the girl who was all wrong for your son. Oh. You’re never gonna let me live that down, are you? Nope. Yes. I want to be there when you and chase get married. More than anything. Then we’ll make it happen. Hey, how was santa? I mean, it was not really him, but his helper was good. Okay. When’s the story gonna start? Well, as soon as the mayor gets here, which I’m surprised wasn’t 10 minutes ago. Wonder what’s keeping her. We were just heading out. I-I won’t keep you. I just wanted to drop off a christmas present for the newest member of the family. For ace. Hopefully I can get to know him a bit in the new year. Thank you. I’m sure he’ll love it. I hope so.

[ Laughs ] We really are going to be late. A blessed christmas to all. You too. Okay, who wants to do the honors? Not it.

[ Handle rattling ] There’s no way out unless I grow wings or am willing to risk falling into the lake again. Let me go, nikolas! I’m the mother of your child! I deserve to be treated with respect!

[ Breathes shakily ] I can do this. I have to do this. Nikolas cannot keep us locked up in here.

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that deliver excitement. So does everyone think this is a bad idea? It doesn’t matter what we think. I hate when parents say that. But it’s true. The only opinions that count are molly and tj’S.

We wish you a merry christmas we wish you a merry christmas everyone in the loop? Uh, kristina told us about her offer. Her loving, kind, and very generous offer. Absolutely. So, did you guys decide yet? Not that there’s any pressure or rush. Yes. Yes? Yes as in, yes, y-you decided, or yes as in, yes — yes? Yes? Yes, we accept, yes. Yes! If you would like to be our egg donor. Oh, my — yes, of course! We’d love it. Thank you, kristina. Thank you.

Now bring some out here good tidings we bring who wants to see the decorated cookies? Oh, wow! We do! Alexis: Look at that. Oh, my goodness. Can I have that one? Oh, yep, I want the green. These look so good. I call the green one. Dante: I actually already called it. You called it? Wow. Pop, remember when I told you that mom used to say her best christmas present was the smiles on our faces? She meant that. She meant that. She was always happiest when she was making her loved ones happy. And I know she would want the same thing for you. She would want you to be happy this christmas. And to think of her… with a smile. Yeah, you’re right. That’s — that’s what irene would want. And, uh, that’s what I’m gonna do. Yeah. I wish I could have known my grandmother. Oh, you’re a lot like her. She saw the beauty in things. She loved art and music. Th-that’s what attracted her to marshall at first is music. They’d go out dancing, stay all night long. Wind up closing down the club. Oh. But I am doing my sister a disservice, because she was never one to live in the past. If she was here, she’d tell us to enjoy the christmas we got and the time we get to spend together. Speaking of which, we — we got to get out of here. We’re gonna miss the whole thing.Oh! Oh, oh, yes, yes, yes, yes. Come on, come on, everybody. Let’s get to moving. Oh, yeah, auntie. Okay, we’re coming. Babe, would you grab my coat? Portia: Yeah. Finn: Oh. Thank god you’re here. I thought I was gonna have to be a solo act. Oh, rest assured, I wouldn’t miss this evening for the world. Where’s violet? Oh, she and leo are — are decorating gingerbread houses with the other kids. I just dropped off amelia and wiley. Oh, good. I think every inch of leo’s house is covered with candy.

[ Laughs ] Madam mayor. Oh, come on, now. We’ve known each other too long for you to call me that. I know. I was just joking.

[ Laughs ] How you doing, laura? I’m doing well. Your bride didn’t accompany you? She’ll be here soon. She just wanted to light a candle. You alright? Yes. Thank you, father. I’m fine. I’ll leave you to your thoughts, then. Actually… father… is it too late to make a confession? It’s never too late. Give me a few minutes. Thank you. Yes, of course.

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Daddy, it’s time. Oh. Um… you heard the little lady. You know what? Let’s do this.

[ Laughs ] Alright. Ready to hear the story? Yeah. Okay. Let’s see, now. “‘Twas the night before christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” I was just trying to help. But you’re not helping, okay? Okay. You don’t get what it’s like at my house. Everything is so oppressive. It’s — it’s hard for me to even breathe there. So if you can’t even understand that… please just stay out of it. Tell your mom I said thanks. I can’t stay for dinner. What was that about? I don’t even know.

[ Door closes ] “Now, dasher! Now, dancer! Now, prancer and vixen! On comet, on cupid, on donner and blitzen.” Laura: “To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall. Now dash away, dash away, dash away all.” Spencer. Hey. Say hi. Hi, trina. Hi! You look fantastic. Thanks. What are you doing here? Uh, ace was having a little bit of a moment, so we decided to take a little break, give him a chance to calm down. Aw. Well, you having a moment? I don’t believe it. He is doing a lot better now, aren’t you? Yeah. Well, I thought you were gonna be at esme’s tonight. Yeah, so did I. It’s bad enough that you have half of port charles blaming me for josslyn and cam’s sad little sex tape. Oh, only half? I better step up my game. Even though all of the evidence points to you. Spencer: Everything that josslyn had been saying and trina had done her best not to say, it was all true. You are the one who made that video, and you are the one who distributed it to the world. It was you all along! I just spotted a fugitive. Esme prince is on pier 55. Give me that!

[ Crash ] I survived the drop once before, and I’ll do it again. Finn: “He had a broad face and a little round belly that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.” Laura: “A wink of his eye and a twist of his head soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work and filled all the stockings and then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.” “He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle.”

Hark! The herald angels sing forgive me, father, for I have sinned.

Glory to the newborn king “but I heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, ‘merry christmas to all and to all a good night.'”

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I thought you found… the terms of my last offer acceptable. Let’s review. Alright, I’ll tell you what. Uh, tonight we open, uh, whatever I want and then open whatever you want. And then we open the rest tomorrow. Yeah? Alright.

[ Knock on door ] Dante. What a wonderful surprise. Come in. Thanks, nina. Hey, dante. Hey. Hi. Hey. Everything okay? Uh, yeah. Yeah. I’m sorry. I just, uh, wonder if I could have a word with you in private. Uh… ava: On christmas eve? Yeah. Uh, this — this can’t wait. Family for the holidays, am I right? I hope you’re enjoying your time with yours and I can’t wait to see you when you’re back. Merry christmas, blaze. Dr. Belson told us we’d basically be starting over, beginning with an egg donor. And we’d be at the bottom of the waitlist. The bottom? That doesn’t seem fair. Right? After everything the two of you have been through, the last thing you should be doing is waiting any longer. I’m honestly not even thinking about us right now. What happens next depends on kristina. Will you look at this place? Maxie, you have outdone yourself. Maxie’s always been great at decorating. Yeah, well, I had to get a little creative this year because of the whole deception situation. Fortunately, I am no stranger to decorating on a budget. Maxie, I am so s–

[ Knock on door ] Were you expecting anyone else? Well, it is christmas eve. Ho! Oh, my gosh. Ho ho! Hey, sasha.

[ Door closes ] I just feel so bad for monica. It was just her ankle. Could have been so much worse. Yeah, I warned her. Be careful in the driveway. It’s a sheet of ice. Does she listen to me? No. I’m sure you were happy to tell her you were right, huh? See? You get me. Willow: Oh, my god. Leo and wiley are so adorable. They absolutely love these antlers. What’s not to love? Willow, how long are you planning on wearing those antlers? I mean, it’s one thing for children, but don’t you feel a little self-conscious being the only adult in antlers? Lois: Oh, don’t you worry, tracy. I brought enough for everyone. Of course you did. Ned knows that I’m the one who tipped off the sec. Okay, but wh– what does that have to do with me? Well, he wants information on aurora to use against you and drew, and if I give him that information, then he will keep taking the blame. Alright, michael, what do you have to say to me that you can only say in front of the horses? I want a truce. This ought to be good. Yeah. Like it or not, ned. We’re family. It’s christmas, and I want to move on. So as a gesture of goodwill, I have a gift. What’s this? Everything you ever wanted.

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Oh, come on, loosen up. Join the fun. Lois, what you call fun… I call torture. Tell me something. Do those three ghosts still visit you every christmas eve, or did you finally scare them off? Tracy, come on. There are three children in this house trying to enjoy the holidays. Would it kill you to put on a pair of antlers? Those three children are inundated with gifts and treats. They will not notice my lack of headgear. Well, this is a gift, tracy, so just take it. Lois, your being here would be gift enough. Except that I already live with a bridge and tunnel chick, and I don’t need another one. Okay, everybody, it’s christmas. So before we say or do anything that we can’t take back… oh, we moved way past that. Why don’t you take these antlers and your attitude and shove them where santa’s reindeer are afraid to fly? And why don’t you take the “a” train back to bensonhurst? Do not mistake this with the christmas spirit. I’m just trying to get in good with my new boss. Oh, I’ll let you know how you did, but prepare yourself. My kids can be tough customers. I live to be judged. And you? I have your present wrapped, ready to go. Uh, I just didn’t know you’d be here tonight, so I’ll drop it off later? I can’t wait to see what you got me. Hope you like it. Okay. Uh, let’s see, uh, one for you. Oh. And I got, uh, one for — for mac. Well, thank you. Tell me, do you usually buy presents for your boss’s parents? Well, no. You and mac have been good to me, so… where is mac, by the way? Argentina. Ah. Well, since you’re not with him, it’s clearly not on vacation. Nah, it’s more of a fact-finding mission. All very hush-hush. That’s a shame. It’s too quiet. That means the kids are up to something. Like what? Well, yesterday I found james making a booby trap to catch santa. And georgie, being the good sister that she is, was teaching him how to camouflage it. So I’m gonna go check on them. If I’m not back in five minutes, send help. Okay. Greetings. You. What are you doing here? Michael: I am giving you… the voting proxy on half my elq shares. I had my lawyer draw up the agreement and have yours check it out. And is there a catch or is this an out-and-out trap? I knew you’d never agree to a truce without a bribe. So…there it is. I know it hasn’t been that long since I recovered my memory, but I wasn’t born yesterday. I don’t understand. Do you want the proxy? What I want is to know why you’re doing nina’s dirty work. So I’m guessing you heard what happened at the docks. There was a shooting. You and anna stopped the gunman. You want to tell me why it had to go down that way? Well, it was about anna and it was about you.

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When you offered to be our surrogate, we all thought this was going to happen within the year, but now… realistically, it’s going to be another six months at least, just to get to the fertilization and implantation. Not to mention the pregnancy. This is going to take a lot longer than any of us thought. It’s — it’s okay, I understand, and I’m still on board. But you have your lgbtq+ center and everything that’s coming up with it. I’ll make it work. Kristina, I appreciate your devotion to this, but please don’t decide until you’ve thought about it. Molly, I have thought about it. I mean, really, really thought about it. Because none of this has been easy or gone remotely according to plan. Facing yet another setback after getting our hopes up… we’re just not sure how much more heartbreak we can stand. Mom…what’s with this brochure? Are you doing an article on skydiving or something? Uh, no. Not exactly. Well, it’s not a christmas present, is it? I would never encourage my daughters to do something so insanely dangerous as jumping out of a plane. Wait, this is a liability waiver with your name literally on it. Please explain. I don’t think that I can. I can’t get you to show up at pilates, let alone go skydiving. I can’t actually see you planning to jump out of a plane unless someone was pushing you. Or dragging me. This doesn’t make any sense. Since when were you interested in going skydiving? Never. And I don’t want to go now. Then what…? I have to. Is it just me, or have sonny and dante been out there a long time? What’s going on? Why are you worried? Come on, nina, you and I both know that somebody’s trying to set me up for something. And now one of pcpd’s finest shows up at sonny’s doorstep. His son on christmas eve. Yeah, well, trust me, those two aren’t out there swapping eggnog recipes. So this brennan guy, he has ties with pikeman? Yeah, that’s — that’s why I’m here. Look, the government is coming down pretty hard on pikeman. Right. And if if you had any business dealings at all with them, I’m just letting you know that you could be getting a visit from the feds. They’re not gonna find anything. Okay. Speaking of the feds, what are they gonna do about brennan? You think he has anything to do with the metro court shooting? He’s denying it. What a surprise. Yeah, but he might actually be telling the truth this time because, you know, you’re the director of the wsb. Are you gonna hire a shooter with a gun that could be traced back to your own organization? And if the shooter wasn’t working for brennan or cyrus renault… whoever was targeting me and anna… is still out there. Oh. The “a” train doesn’t even go to bensonhurst. Don’t care. Oh, yeah? Well, there’s a whole lot of bridge and tunnel people trying to get to and from the city that care a whole lot. Not that that should matter to you. You’re right. It doesn’T. Oh. Do you have any idea how long it takes to get from bensonhurst to jfk? It’s not that far as the crow flies, but the train… it’s a nightmare. Oh, my god. I mean, you either got to take a cab or you got to take a rideshare. But if you’re gonna take the train, it’s got to be the “D.” I am never gonna need this information. I mean, you could take the “n” and the “R.” What? The never and the rarely? You have been out of brooklyn way too long. I’m not saying it’s efficient. I’m just saying that it is possible. No, you cannot take the “r” because it terminates in bay ridge. Oh, my god, you’re right. I have been away too long. Yeah. Maybe it’s time to move back. Couldn’t you take the “f” and transfer to the bus? Both: The bus?! Oops. Ugh!

[ Laughing ] The bus. Willow, hello. Don’t you need some help with your kids?

[ Clears throat ] Please tell me you need help with the kids. Uh, actually, I was just wondering, uh, how long do you think this is going to go on for? 12 days of christmas, right? Okay. In that case, I’m going to have to sneak out with michael. We’re spending christmas eve at sonny’S. Go. Love you. Stop! You win, both of you. Well, was there a prize attached that we are unaware of? This endless digression about transportation in the outer boroughs. You were doing it to badger me into submission, so you succeeded. Give me the damn antlers. Okay. I’ve conformed. Now that I have, I have one request, please, that we have a civil, peaceful, tasteful christmas. Is that too much to —

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Monica, I’m so glad you’re home. Um, given that you are recuperating from an injury, don’t you think it would be a good idea if lois found other accommodations so you can have a peaceful home while you’re convalescing? Well, tracy, I like a full house. Yes, well, there’s full, and then there’S… overflowing. Tracy, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are lots of bedrooms in this house for family and guests. If you do find this house too crowded for you, you can spend the christmas season elsewhere. Lois, on the other hand, you can stay as long as you like. What is your problem with cody? Spinelli and I got off on the wrong foot. Okay, that is a heinous oversimplification. I don’t — I really don’t want to get into it, because, frankly, I’m — I’m not proud of it. But let’s just say that when I first came to town, I wasn’t the nicest person to him — to — to you. But honestly, I thought that we had worked through all of this. And what instilled that delusion? When we teamed up to help sasha? Yeah, I was pleased to provide assistance to sasha. Sasha: And I appreciate it. And obviously, so does cody. I really do, man. Well…man… I think you can agree that christmas eve is for family. Yeah, absolutely. And, uh… my family’s here. And I’m not a part of it, so I’ll… yeah, I’ll — I’ll see myself out. Felicia: Cody, it’s not necessary. No. Uh, really, I just meant to stop by for a minute anyways and drop off the presents and go, so… what are your christmas eve plans? You know, the q’S. The q’s have invited me to join them. And honestly, I’m probably gonna be late if I don’t get a move on. So, uh, merry christmas, everybody. And, uh, that does go for you, too, spinelli. Okay. I realize that you and i don’t know each other that well, but you were completely out of line just now. I love that you want to commit to this, but it is a complicated process with a lot of steps and a lot of waiting in between. We can’t even say for sure when we’ll settle on an egg donor. Hey, molly, can we try the game you gave me? What game was that? It’s called “conspiracy,” a game so fiendish, it makes grown men cry. Yeah, sure. Let’s go play, scout. Tj, I’m sorry. This must be brutal for you guys. It’s a lot. It’s not like our lives stopped while we go through all the steps. Molly has a big case coming up. I’ve been offered a fellowship. What? That’s great. Yeah, but I think I’m going to have to turn it down. Ned: You and I both know that nina was the one who turned in drew and your mother into the sec. And I told nina that I would need some compensation in return for keeping quiet. And now, here you are, essentially giving me control of the company. Temporary control, ned, contingent on your continued silence. Right. What I don’t understand is if you now have the power to drive nina out of your family for good, what’s stopping you? Willow: Michael? In here. Oh. Hi, ned. Hi, willow. Everything okay in here? Yeah, yeah, just — just talking shop. Well, I was thinking now might be a good time to head over to sonny’S. Yeah, I’ll be right there. Okay. I’ll get the kids ready. Okay. Now, where were we? If it were up to me, nina would already be gone. But that would devastate my father and willow. And exposing nina won’t bring back all the time that drew lost in prison or the time my mom spent blaming herself. So you know what? Nina gets to stay, and, ned, you get to benefit. Look, I’m the single largest shareholder in elq, and I’m giving you the voting proxy on half of my shares. Merry christmas, ned. Michael. Yeah. [ Sighs ] I hope you know what you’re doing. I wouldn’t trust nina if I were you. Anyway, I’m sorry for interrupting your christmas eve. You’re never interrupting. I appreciate you telling me this. And you don’t want to say goodbye? No, I got to get out of here. Alright. Merry christmas. I just don’t get it. You know, whoever this person is has gained access to where you live. Just tell sonny. Absolutely not. Why? Why? You told him about mason and austin when they were causing trouble. And he helped you solve the problem. Nina, if I went to sonny every time somebody was threatening me, I’d be moving in with the newlyweds. No, no, I can handle this myself. Handle what? Nothing. Nothing, I got it. Some creep left ava a gun.

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Nina, can you give me and ava a minute? Of course. I will go check on pilar and avery. Thank you. Okay. I want you to tell me everything and do not leave anything out. Right. The first envelope was mailed to wyndemere, and there was a picture in it and it was austin, dead, presumably at the house in pautuck and a note that said. “You’re welcome.” Why am I only hearing about this now, ava? And then, on the day that I was moving in to nina’s penthouse, there was another envelope. Somebody had slipped it into my handbag and there was a picture again, austin dead. And this time the note said, um, “don’t tell anyone.” And then after the movers left, there was a gun, sonny, a gun, and a third note that said, “you never know when you’ll need it.” Where’s the gun? It’s in a lock box in my apartment. Bring it tomorrow. It’s christmas. That’s not very festive. I’m gonna have brick trace the gun. Well, I’ll bring it as soon as I can. Tomorrow. I know you think fondly of cody for reasons which utterly escape me. For starters, cody risked his life, his freedom, his… alright. He has been heroic… thank you. …On occasion. But even you must agree that he has a duplicitous streak. Yes, cody may be the new face of deception, but forgive me, but I think that moniker is meant to be ironic. Cody is literally deceptive! If it weren’t for cody, I wouldn’t be here. Not celebrating christmas with friends, not free to go about my life. I wouldn’t even be breathing. So cody may literally be deceptive, but he also literally saved my life. He’s earned our trust. At least mine. I’m gonna go see if maxie needs help with the kids. Spinelli, no one is saying you’re not entitled to your opinion about cody. Thank you. But whatever he may have done wrong, he’s done a lot that’s right. What sasha said is true. If it wasn’t for him, she may not be alive. So while I will not forget cody’s previous misdeeds, I-I should be more accepting of who he purports to be in this moment, at least until incriminating evidence proves otherwise. I can’t tell you what to do. But you’re strongly hinting at that course of action. I’m glad you picked up on that. Alright.

[ Sighs ] Perhaps I should go see if I could catch up to cody.

[ Sighs ] Maxie will be disappointed to see that he didn’t say goodbye. And then when she realizes that it’s me, the reason that he left, yes, you are — felicia, you are as right as ever, as always. I didn’t say a word. Even so, clarity is one of your many gifts. I just…I don’t understand how I’m the only one that knows cody has something up his sleeve.

[ Door closes ] You’re not the only one. What do you mean? You have to go skydiving? Gregory is determined to skydive, and he would like me to go with him. Just because you told him you would go doesn’t mean you have to go. I want to. Mom! Okay, I want to want to. He’s a very nice person. He’s a very dear friend. And he’s been very helpful to me at work. Cool. So you’re going skydiving? And I gave him my word, and now he has it. You don’t seem very excited at all about this. It’s jumping out of a plane. The only thing that separates me and certain death is twine and some poofy fabric. And an instructor strapped to your back. They’re certainly not gonna let you jump on your own on the first time. It’s so funny that you think that I would ever do this a second time. Okay, then back out. You have the perfect excuse built in. Just say it’s your osteoporosis. She doesn’t recommend it. See? She doesn’t forbid it. Maybe she can lie and say that she does. I can’t lie to gregory. Oh, okay, mom, I understand that gregory is a dear friend of yours, but I’m sure if you told him you didn’t want to go skydiving, he would understand. Well, like I said, I gave him my word, and besides, I would like to prove to myself that I can do this. Hey, sorry I’m late. What’s this? Skydiving. Who’s going skydiving? I am. Really? It’s amazing. You’re gonna love it. You’ve done this before? Yeah. Yeah, I’ve done it a few times. It’s awesome. I mean, you get up there, it’s like you can see the curve of the earth. I mean, the first time I did it, the instructor, he kind of messed with me, like, he told me the chute wasn’t gonna open up or something like that, which isn’t that cool, really, when you think about it. But, you know, you’re traveling 120 miles, hurtling towards the ground. It’s getting closer and closer. You start to see people, you know, like… was it something I said? Thank you, though, for sticking up for me, monica. I mean, listen, I don’t want to overstay my welcome. So if you want me to go, all you got to do is say, “beat it, lois.” I will pack my bags. No hard feelings. No, no, no, no. You are welcome to stay as long as you want to. I happen to enjoy your company and your energy. And most of all, I enjoy watching you stick it to tracy. Oh, yeah!

[ Laughs ] Olivia, I — I want to apologize for calling you a bridge and tunnel chick. I shouldn’t have said that. Well, did you mean it? Now, be honest. Of course I meant it. I just shouldn’t have said it. Well, at least you’re consistent. Well, you accept my apology? I don’t know. Did you apologize to lois? No. Well, are you intending to? Why would I? I’m not sorry I said it to her. Like I said, you are consistent. Yes, tracy, in the spirit of christmas, I accept your apology. Thank you. Mm. I would like to point out that I was standing up for you. How do you figure that? Oh. You mean lois’s reluctance to leave doesn’t bother you at all? Why would it? She’s my oldest friend. We grew up together. And it doesn’t bother her that you married her former husband? Oh, my god. What? After all these years of being married to ned, you and lois have never hashed this out? What’s with the antlers? Where is santa right now? I’m sure he’s on his way. Once we’re settled, we’ll check the santa tracker, okay? Hi. Merry christmas. It’s nice to see you. Come in. Hi, honey. You look great. Thank you. You too. Come on in. Something smells wonderful. Yes, that’s hot cider for the adults. And then hot cocoa for the kids. What if I want cider, too, grandma nina? Okay, I think I can arrange that. Are you sure you want hot cider instead of hot cocoa? Oh, no. But just in case. Okay. Alright, so why don’t you guys hand me your coats? And don’t you look super handsome and festive? And guess what, wiley? While you do that and give me that, I think you should go check underneath the christmas tree. Go check there. Where is everybody? Oh, ava and sonny, they’re in the kitchen with avery and pilar. They’re making cookies. Can I go see? Of course. Okay, I’m going to get these things off of amelia. See if she needs a change. Be nice, you two. Always. Hello, precious. Well, I took care of the ned problem. Thank you. No, I don’t need your thanks. I did it for my dad and willow. I just hope I don’t live to regret this. To 50 years with my best friend and my soulmate.[Clanking]

[Gasping] Nooo… aya…

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Did spinelli run cody off? What am I saying? Of course he did. You know, spinelli might be staying here, but that doesn’t give him the right to kick anyone out of my house. I like cody very much, and I know he’s been great to you, sasha. But? But I — I think that spinelli might be right. Something seems off. Okay, mom, I think I know where this is coming from, but this is not a peter situation. Cody freely admits that he used to be a con man. He’s not trying to paint himself as too good to be true. And bonus, he’s not a sociopath. If anything, cody is too hard on himself. I just keep thinking back to when we thought he might be mac’s son. When the dna results came back at gh, I lied right to his face while I was holding in my hands the test results that said that mac scorpio is my biological father. I know the test result proved that he wasn’T. Or at least that’s what cody said. Wait, you think he was lying? I don’t know how I could know. He wouldn’t show me the results. He wasn’t lying to you, mom. Cody was just disappointed. And who wouldn’t be? Who wouldn’t want to be mac’s son? Spinelli, are you here for riding lessons? What makes you presume that I’m not already an accomplished equestrian? Are you? Not remotely. But the point is, one should not assume.

[ Groans ] Which brings me to the reason for my visit. I’m all ears. I simply wish to say I regret my behavior towards you at maxie’S. Not exactly hearing an apology. Nor will you. Fair enough. Look, you don’t need to pretend to be my friend. Nor will I. But I will attempt to refrain from outbursts objecting to your presence. I appreciate that. Okay. I’m here because it is clear to everyone that you’re becoming closer to maxie’s family. Yeah, well, you know, they’re good people, and they’ve been good to me. But it is important that you bear in mind a certain set of facts. I am georgie’s father. Yes. Yes. And you are a part of maxie’s business, which is a big part of her life. And I understand and accept that. And as such, we will eventually cross paths, especially since I will be staying at maxie’s for as of yet indeterminate amount of time. Okay, well, I don’t really spend a lot of time at maxie’S. Okay. Even so, you will be around. So I wish to extend a truce if just to keep the peace. I gratefully accept. Okay, but just be warned. If you step out of line, any misbehavior, any malfeasance, and you shall find yourself prey to the jackal. Okay. Hey, why — why don’t you step away… I’m sorry. Are you — are you threatening violence? Because despite public opinion and my general appearance, I assure you that I can defend myself. And that’s great. But, uh, you might want to — ow! I’ll get the first-aid kit. I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were that nervous about the skydiving thing. Well, now you know. Yeah. Actually, you helped me make a decision. Oh. Gregory is really embracing this challenge, and I admire that attitude. And while I would like to think of myself as a brave person when it comes to jumping out of a plane, I’m not. I’m a coward. Okay. I mean, you could just change your mind, right? Thank you. Yeah. On the other hand, you can’t show courage if you aren’t scared in the first place. One, two. How did — how did you do that? It’s all about strategy, right, scout? I think you’re just lucky, aunt molly. I think so, too.

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So do you have a nice chat with monica? Yeah. You know, I mean, she’s mellowed a bit since the last — since you were married to ned? Well, I was gonna say since brook lynn was a baby, but, yeah, same diff. And you know what? She invited me to stay longer. Well, that’s great. Are you gonna take her up on it? Um, yeah, maybe. But, you know, I don’t want to cramp your style. Please, honey, my style is uncrampable. If you want to stay, you got to stay. Yeah? Yeah. Mostly I want to stay just so I can continue annoying tracy. Well, she annoys everybody else. It’s only — only fair that she should get hers, right? Yeah, I don’t know. I just — I just want to make sure that I’m not overstaying my welcome. Because you know what they say. The best part of getting out of brooklyn is… both: …Is going back. Yes. No, no, no, no, honey, if you want to stay, I want you to — no, no. Scratch that. I want you to stay whether you want to stay or not. Okay? Oh, okay. Okay. Are you sure? I am sure. You know, I don’t think until you showed up, I realized how much I missed the old times, so, yeah, I mean it. Aww. Eggnog anybody? Yeah. Here you go. I figured the sooner we finish off the child-friendly batch, the sooner we can break out the adults-only stash. Hear, hear. A man after my own heart. Oh. Mmm. Mmm. Your tree is bigger than ours, grandpa. Michael: Yeah. We, uh, we cut our own tree down this year, so it’s something on the smaller side. The reason the tree is big is so we can fit all the presents underneath, and a lot are your presents. Go look at it. Go check it out.

[ Clears throat ] Who put coal in your stocking? No, it’s not– I just had another conversation with michael. That’ll do it. You know, he will never stop blaming me. Yeah. Aw, well. What can you do? Wait. It sounds like you’re siding with michael. Mm. Trust me, I will never side with michael. Thank you. But that doesn’t mean that he isn’t right. Ava! Nina. You did hurtful things to people that he cares about. You wouldn’t take that lying down. Why would you expect him to? Okay. Oh, no, I get this, I get this. You’re upset with me because I told sonny about the gun. No, no, I’m just frustrated because you constantly seem surprised that the people that you hurt don’t just…forgive you. Well, look, I’m your friend. I got your back. But I can’t wash away your sins. No one can. Cody: Sorry about comet. That horse should be named jaws. Yeah, he’s kind of protective of, uh, yours truly. Keep your distance. Your equine minion has done more than enough damage. I’m just gonna clean the wound so it doesn’t get infected. It’s just a bruise. I’ll be fine. Well, still have it checked out. Okay? Your concern for me is touching. If only it was sincere. Look, look, spinelli, I am sorry about everything I did to you. All of it. And you coming here and…not apologizing, I appreciate it. Shows me what kind of man you are, and that we both care about maxie’s family. And I want you to know that I’d never do anything to hurt them. Your word means nothing to me. So just remember, from this moment forward, cody, from here, from there, from everywhere, I’ll be watching you. It would be one thing if the test revealed that cody was leopold taub’s son. Then it would make sense for cody to lie and claim that mac was his father, not the other way around. That’s kind of my point. Can’t you see why cody wouldn’t want to share the bad news? I’d say he went out of his way to hide it. Cody can be very guarded. And you on occasion can be a professional busybody. Even so, it doesn’t add up. And I hate not knowing. And I can’t stop thinking about it. Sam: Okay, I’m gonna make this easy for you. I’m gonna call gregory, and I’m gonna say I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I’m a concerned daughter, and I am gonna exercise my veto. Oh. That’s very thoughtful of you. And I certainly can’t think of any reason why you shouldn’t do that. Thank you. It’s not like you’re getting any younger or anything. I mean, who is, right? So even if it would be a life-defining experience that you would look back on with pride, knowing that you were frightened but did it anyway, I would just have to put my foot down. I went too far, didn’t I? Subtle. Alright. Fine. I will jump out of the toy plane. You’re gonna have the time of your life. I hope I live to tell about it. I need you both to hear me out. Can you do that? Sure. I’ll try my best. What if you didn’t have to find an egg donor? What if there was someone you knew who loves you both and really wanted you both to be parents? Kristina… what are you — what are you saying? What if I wasn’t just the surrogate? What if I was the donor, too?

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