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The role of Jack Brennan is now being played by Chris L. McKenna. Thank you for the ride back to Port Charles. Oh, it’s the least I can do after you saved my life. You have done so much for me. I mean, the biggest gift was getting Michael into that clinic. And you provided a distraction, so I didn’t sit around and worry about him or drive the clinic staff crazy. Well, I’m just glad I was able to give you a small taste of what Baden-Baden has to offer. I was expecting a small, sleepy German town. What I wasn’t expecting was for Valentin Cassadine to show up and try and kill you. So, why am I here? Did you find proof that Cyrus killed Dex? Well, this is about Dex, but it’s — it’s not for the reason you’re thinking. I can’t believe you snuck in here. I just jumped the fence. Navy Seal training finally came in handy. I hope Yuri doesn’t catch you on the way out. Nothing could keep me from seeing you. Here you go. $5,000. You’ll have another five in a month. I’m pleased to see you’re able to honor your debts, Mr. Bell. Was there any other option? Yeah. See you in a month. Not so fast. I have a proposition for you. One I think you’d like. I’ve been all over the world doing dangerous work. I get that sometimes, your back is against the wall. You don’t have a choice. You have to kill someone in self-defense. But Sidwell was unconscious. Jason had knocked him out. So, I told him to stop. And he did. He wasn’t happy about it, but he stopped. Do you regret it? I really don’t know. This will be perfect for the meeting. I’m so glad. Enjoy. Thank you. Where is everybody? This meeting is supposed to start. I’m sure they’ll be here shortly. You just missed my mom. Oh, how unfortunate. But then again, it’s one less person to debate the direction of our company. Brook Lynn, hi. It’s so good to see you. Trace, I am so excited to talk all things Deception. So, let’s get this party started, shall we? Jenz: And so I said, “Well, I can wear it, but it’s a little tight.” [ Laughs ] Jenz, long time no see. You back to kill me yourself this time? ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ I apologize for this, Deputy Mayor Ashford. Dr. Gannon and I had an unfortunate misunderstanding while working together in Africa. Oh, there’s no misunderstanding. You see, Mr. Sidwell just happens to employ a lot of incompetent people that couldn’t keep me locked up in Somalia. And when they couldn’t finish the job, they tried to kill me here in Port Charles. Dr. Gannon, Mr. Sidwell and I were having a private conversation. You’re interrupting. Mr. Sidwell tried to kill me twice. Mr. Sidwell held Lucky Spencer prisoner for weeks. Okay, I’m afraid those accusations are — Hi, there, everybody. So nice to see all of you. You know, I just sensed a little bit of tension over here, and I think we should just make it all disappear. I mean, come on, why can’t, you know, the deputy mayor and our newest medical hero in town just try to get along with our new entrepreneur who can do so much for our fair city? We have got to start this meeting. This lack of punctuality is completely unacceptable. Sorry I’m late. Lulu. Didn’t realize you’d be attending. Well, of course she’s. Going to be attending. She’s your assistant. When we’re on Deception time, I expect you to be punctual and professional. Now get your notepad out and prepare to take notes. Mom actually lent me a tablet. I don’t care if you chisel it on stone. Where is Maxie? And would someone tell Lucy this is no time to be a social butterfly? I understand that you’re trying to give Monica access to Wiley and Amelia by having them in the house, the house that they grew up in. It’s very generous of you. Thank you. But we shouldn’t have to jump through all these hoops just to spend time together. I agree. Are you sure you’re okay with this? I’m trying to be. Brook Lynn and Chace have been really supportive, but I can see everyone else here just biting their tongues. And then there’s all the random visits just to “check in.” Ah, trying to catch you in the act. With you? Probably. I don’t know. Part of me hopes they do, just to end all this awkwardness. But I also don’t want to escalate things and cause any more pain. What kind of proposition are we talking? I recently made the acquaintance of an individual interested in a very high stakes poker game. I’ll be setting up the game. But I need an excellent player, one who I can manage, to participate. You’ll be playing with house money. And of course, I’ll provide you with a very attractive service fee for your efforts. I’ll also cancel your remaining debt. Would I get a cut of the winnings? Anything can be negotiated. Okay, well, I’m not sure if you’re aware, but since I last played with you, I found out that Max Scorpio is my father. You know, Max Scorpio, chief detective of the PCPD. I’m aware of most things, Mr. Bell. And your discretion will certainly be honored if you choose to take me up on my offer. I need to think about this. See you soon. Just don’t take too long. You know how impatient I am. If I’d let Jason kill Sidwell in that moment, it — it would have been purely about revenge. And I didn’t want to carry that burden the rest of my life. Revenge for what? The PCPD has been officially notified that there were two deaths at General Hospital that were not due to natural causes. Then what did they die of? An unknown individual injected them with digitalis, which is a drug that caused the patients to — to go into cardiac arrest. And this unknown individual injected Dex, I assume. Yes. That’s the theory. Yes. The other family has been notified. Can I have their names? Sam McCall. So, when I was looking through Dex’s records to see the family member that I should notify, both on the PCPD file and also at the hospital, the name that was there was — was yours. Just mine? So, I’m notifying you. You were Dex’s family. Well, I’m glad he saw me that way. Which is why this is even more important. When they came to you and told you that someone was committing these murders, did you tell them that it was Cyrus? Well, I have your undivided attention until this plane lands, and I refuse to spend another minute talking about Valentin. I would much rather hear what you thought about that champagne we had. The champagne we had under the stars, next to the firepit? I don’t remember. Oh, well, that’s a pity. It’s one of my favorites. I was too focused on you. Likewise. It’s a pity you decided to go to your room alone. Well, you told me the WSB was surveilling the property. I value my privacy. Well, I can assure you that if I’m ever lucky enough to spend the night with you, we will have complete privacy. [ Cellphone rings ] Duty calls. Brennan. Colette: It’s me. When do you get back to Port Charles? The plane lands in 10 minutes. Great, because there’s something I really need you to see. Early on, when Sidwell was holding me prisoner, there happened to be a deck of cards lying around. So, I challenged him to a game. You know, just to distract him. And you’re so good at cards, you won. Yes, I did. And it just…unlocked something in him. He became fixated on beating me. See, Isaiah had already escaped at this point, which completely infuriated Sidwell. So, he decided that we were going to play until I lost. And that when I did… I was gonna die. No, I did not pass along your suspicions about Cyrus to the hospital because we don’t have any proof. He’s not a suspect. He’s not even a person of interest at this point. So, while you’re just ignoring Cyrus, he’s got free reign at G.H. No, actually, he had an issue with Dr. Robinson, and she banned him from seeing the patients. Well, finally, someone with authority taking action. I know that you want justice for Dex. So do I. Believe me. But in order to get justice, we need evidence. And we are working very hard to get that. So, take it as a win that Cyrus is no longer given any access to the patients at the hospital. Great. He’s cut off from G.H. What about the patients at Turning Woods? No one’s denied him access to them. What do you know about Turning Woods’ policy regarding Cyrus? I will support whatever you decide. But just know you can pack everything up and head out of here, and the Quartermaines can’t stop you. If they try, I mean, you know a guy. [ Chuckles ] A powerful congressman. Doesn’t hurt. I really do want to make this work. The kids had such a great visit with Monica yesterday. They adore her. And this is their home. They have their routine and their own rooms. And this is something I can do for Michael. No matter how badly things ended between us, I care about him. And if me staying here with our kids, it all helps him during his recovery, I want to do it. Even if it means dealing with Tracy? I can handle Tracy. Honestly, the toughest person to deal with has been Sasha. She’s pregnant with God only knows whose baby. But I still feel like she’s constantly judging me. It’s hard to believe we were ever friends. Yeah, there’s a lot of that going around. A little conflict really tells you who your true friends are. I agree. Well, on that happy note, I should probably go. Are you really going to hop the fence? You kidding me? I’d cross an ocean for you. ♪♪ ♪♪ I’ll see you soon. Stealth mode. ♪♪ ♪♪ Tracy: Sasha. Shouldn’t you be home, doing your job? Granny. Sasha: Actually, Monica gave me the day off. Maxie and I were just at the Surf Lodge, and now I’m meeting Felicia. Oh, I guess you’re sort of on maternity leave already. Enough. Sasha, would you like to join us while you wait for Felicia to get here? Oh, no waiting necessary. Hi, girls. Hi, Mom. Hello to all of you, too. Thank you for meeting me here. I have been craving the chocolate lava cake here, and it is not good to eat it alone. Could you have that sparkling conversation someplace else? We do need to conduct business here. I love a lava cake. Let’s get two. Okay. I don’t care what this guy says. Whatever money he brings in to Port Charles is blood money. Lucy: Okay, I hear you. I see that you’re very passionate about this subject, but maybe you don’t know — Whatever issue you have with Mr. Sidwell, you need to handle it on your own time. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we were having a drink before you interrupted. Have it your way. I apologize for that. Oh, no need to apologize. He was the rude one. That’s such a nice thing to say. Uh, hey, you know, I have a business meeting to attend, so I’m going to attend. I sure hope you two enjoy your drinks. Ta. Dr. Gannon is an excellent physician, but he has no head for business. What exactly is his issue with you? I hired Isaiah Gannon to be my personal physician in Africa. He didn’t like the conditions of employment, and so he departed. I just hope Port Charles is more to his liking. Oh, well, there is a lot to like about this city. Yes, yes, there is. I wonder if I could make up for the interruption by buying you dinner one evening. Well, I am booked this week, but if you call my office, we can arrange something. I look forward to that. Have a lovely remainder of your day. You, too. ♪♪ ♪♪ Okay, guys. Any news from Natalia? Any progress on those Los Angeles boutiques? We were all CC’d on her itinerary. Tracy: How nice. Natalia gets to vacation in sunny Los Angeles on Deception’s dime. Actually, she went with Sonny to handle the financing. This gets even better. So, now we’re funding a romantic getaway. Tracy, if you’re going to continue to be this negative, we would love to do this meeting without you. It was not my idea to bring Sonny Corinthos on as a not-so-silent investor. No, but it was your idea, all on your own, to have Lois ditch her accent. Which resulted in a substantial sales drop. “Tracy caused sales drop.” Don’t don’t write that down. If Tracy is too much for you to take, you can always call me. Tracy and I have an understanding. She snipes, and you shut up and take it? She snipes, and I give as good as I get. I, uh, blew up at her a couple of months back. It was the anniversary of Liam’s death. I can only imagine what that was like. I walked out. Tracy came and found me, and we had a talk. I wouldn’t say we’re besties, but she knows that if she pushes me, I will push right back. Well, good for you. It was either that or quitting, and I-I don’t want to do that. I like being at the Q’s. I mean, maybe not forever, but at least until the baby comes. Oh, which brings me to something I have been meaning to ask you. Is there any way to unofficially contact your baby’s father and ask for access for his medical records? I’m glad that we finally have the opportunity to officially meet. I consider it an honor, Congressman. I’m already thrilled by how responsive you are to the concerns of your constituents in the business community. Your shipping operation is certainly beneficial to the people of Port Charles. I want to make sure I support it any way I can. Indeed. Is there something specific you called this meeting to discuss, Congressman? Well, I believe that you were previously associated with Curtis Ashford. You both have a vested interest in Aurora Media, correct? Curtis’ and my interests are not quite as aligned as they once were. I understand that maybe you were the silent partner in Curtis’ nightclub, the Savoy. I thought perhaps that you could fill me in on your relationship, what it entailed. Oh, Congressman, I’m sure I could provide you with some interesting insight on Mr. Ashford, provided the exchange is mutually beneficial. Sorry, Selina, I can’t do it. I’m out of the gambling business. Hello, Congressman. Wow. What happened? Did you get lost on your way to help some blind orphans? You know, it doesn’t matter why you’re here. Just the fact that you are and that you’re doing business with Miss Wu confirms that you are exactly who I thought you were. I’ve been playing poker since before I could talk. But no one can win every hand. And when you haven’t slept or eaten and you don’t even know what day it is, the — those cards start to look real blurry. And if you lose, you die. Yeah, there were games when I was so tired I could — I could barely make myself focus. And I knew I was going to lose. Just when I was about to draw the wrong card, it was like this sixth sense redirected me and I picked the right one. I know it sounds crazy, but it felt like — it felt like my dad was there guiding me. Just getting me through the games when I couldn’t do it on my own. It doesn’t sound crazy at all. Yeah, it was probably just everything he taught me coming to the surface. Maybe. But I’ve seen all sorts of things. Science can’t explain everything. I love the idea of your dad coming through for you when you needed him. It wasn’t just him. You did, too. I went to Turning Woods, and I signed up to volunteer. Does Cyrus know that? No. I made sure that we were on different schedules. But he’s got everybody fooled. Everybody thinks he’s a saint. Yeah, well, he’s very good at convincing people of that. But the good news is Cyrus doesn’t know I was there. I can go back, and I can figure out what Turning Woods patients may have died of unexpected heart attack. You are interfering in an ongoing investigation, Josslyn. You’re not to go back to Turning Woods. [ Knock on door ] ♪♪ Carly. Hi. Hi. Can I come in? Yes. Of course. Uh, sorry. I was just surprised. I didn’t know you were back from Germany. Jason went to see Michael. I came here to check on everything, and I just wanted to give Amelia and Wiley these gifts I got them from Germany. Wiley’s at school right now, and Amelia’s up at the main house. But I know they’ll love whatever you got them. How’s Michael doing? They started the treatment. It’s going well. I’m so glad. I was able to speak with Michael briefly, and he wants the kids to know that he loves them. I will definitely tell them. He has a message for you, too. Really? He wanted me to tell you thank you. I appreciate you telling me that. I was just about to make some tea. Would you like a cup? Yes, I would like that. Great. I’ll — I’ll be right back. ♪♪ Oh, gosh. ♪♪ ♪♪ You got to be kidding me. ♪♪ This is none of your business, Mr. Bell. Leave now. Did you lose a bet? How much money does Port Charles’ newest congressman owe the biggest bookie in town? I’m here because Miss Wu is my constituent, a leader in the business community. Oh, yeah. We know exactly what kind of business Miss Wu is into. You see, I make a point of meeting and addressing the concerns of all my constituents — even losers like you. Hmm. Does Willow know that you’re doing backroom deals with Selina? I’m sure she’d love to hear all about it. I’ll just go — Stay away from Willow. Or what? What, are you gonna raise my taxes? You and your brother are exactly alike. You act all upright and moral. Meanwhile, you’re sleeping with Michael’s wife, and Jason got Sasha pregnant. Enough, Mr. Bell. Leave my office now. Oh, I’m so happy to see you’ve returned to your post. Please escort Mr. Bell off the property and make sure he gets to his car safely. Hey, hey. Call off your thug. Not that you’re a thug, I just — Alright. Hey! Alright. Hands off! Now, Congressman Quartermaine, where were we? Hmm? So, this is it. This is Cyrus Renault’s hideout. You must have me confused with someone who works for you. I am not a cop. I’m aware of that. So, I can volunteer at Turning Woods every day if I want to. I can eat at the Port Charles Grill whenever I want to. I can do whatever it takes to stop Cyrus and get justice for Dex. Alright, I know that this was very painful for you losing Dex. It was for us, too. But the more that you entangle yourself in this investigation, the more likely it is that Cyrus will get away with it. So, you agree that he’s guilty? Who can say if he’s guilty? We don’t have any proof, and we won’t get any if you keep obstructing this investigation by accusing him the way you did when we brought him in for questioning. You warned him. He now knows that he is being watched. I can get a lead at Turning Woods. Turning Woods is where we could put up surveillance. But if he finds out that you’re poking around, he’s going to cover his tracks. Please don’t get in the way of this investigation before it even gets off the ground. Don’t destroy it. You brought Cyrus to the PCPD’s attention. Let us take it from here. Got it. ♪♪ Have a nice time with Sidwell? Actually, it was a very useful conversation. Thanks for playing along. Who said I was playing? I meant every word about Sidwell. I’m sure you did. But when you realized I was working him, you pivoted accordingly. Jordan, I don’t know what you’re trying to do here, but Sidwell is dangerous. You already had to save me from an assassination attempt, remember? Of course I do. And I kicked that assassin’s butt. That’s the key word here — assassin. He hires them to take out people who cross him. You really looking to mess with someone like that? Are you going to tell me how I helped you? Because the only card game I know is Go Fish. So, I’m pretty sure I didn’t guide you there. Uh, no. no. But even if I was getting some divine help from my father, I wasn’t going to last much longer. I did catch a break when Sidwell decided to take Holly Sutton nightclubbing in Nairobi. Did you try to escape? Yeah, and I got close. But Sidwell’s guards caught me, and, uh, you know, really worked me over. I remember, uh, lying there on the floor of my cell and just knowing this is it. This is the end. And that’s when I saw you. You saw me in your cell? As clear as you are right now. And did I say anything to you? You said that I shouldn’t quit. That I should get up off the floor and fight. Sounds like me. Did I say anything else? Maybe. I assume you weren’t back here, uh, having dreams about me. Oh. You know, maybe you just know me so well, you knew exactly what I would say to you when you needed it. We checked with Interpol and all the major agencies. There are no warrants or evidence against Sidwell. It’s like his crimes never even happened. That’s because Sidwell will operates in war-torn regions where there aren’t any laws to begin with. Yeah, well, he’s in Port Charles now, and I’m not going to let him get away with anything here. What are you planning? Well, it’s obvious that Sidwell is interested in me. I can spend some time with him and find the evidence to put him away. You’re going to go undercover? Yeah, something like that. Don’t worry. I have plenty of experience. You’re not a cop anymore. You’re the deputy mayor. Why not just get the police to infiltrate Sidwell’s operation? Because he’s interested in me. Why not take the opportunity to do it myself? We put a tail on Renault. He comes here every three to four days. Sometimes he has a bag with him. Presumably full of things his parole officer wouldn’t like. Have you been inside? No. I didn’t want to make a move without your authorization. Wait. Willow: Sorry that took so long. I think Tracy hid my kettle. Carly? If my baby ever needs anything medically, I’m confident that I can contact the father and he’ll cooperate. Good. Then I won’t push it. I was definitely surprised when I found out that I was pregnant. And I’ll admit, my first reaction was panic. Now I just feel so grateful for this baby. Hey. Oh, there you are. Hello. Hi. How are you, Commissioner? I’m good. Good. Glad your office was able to set up this meeting. You know, I have a substantial wish list for the PCPD. I’m just hoping that maybe some federal support for some of our programs. I would be more than happy to open the floodgates of federal funding, of course. My priority is to the needs of my constituents, and my constituents’ priority is the fight against organized crime. Oh, most of my input that the department receives is for, you know, community outreach, police patrol, response time, that kind of thing, you know? Organized crime, not so much. No, it’s definitely a concern. So, I want you to know that I’d be happy to give you all the funding that you need, if it means getting the individuals behind organized crime off the streets. Any individuals in particular come to mind? Please don’t feel that there is a conflict of interest where my brother is concerned. Arresting and convicting Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan should be your top priority. Congressman Quartermaine. You left this at Michael’s house while you were having sex with his wife. ♪♪ Keep the tail on Renault. We can come back here any time. But aren’t you curious about what’s inside? Only as it pertains to our special project. But shouldn’t we collect any available intel to ensure that our special project isn’t put at risk? A certain level of risk is necessary. Our objective is not to do the PCPD’s job and catch a killer. We want to see if Josslyn Jacks can find the killer’s cabin. And if she does, observe what action she takes. I guess I’ve, uh, carried you around in my head over the years. Your smile, your voice. Whenever I saw something beautiful, I’d think about how you’d react. Or, you know, when something terrible was going on, and, uh, I needed to be reminded that there was good in the world still. It was always you that would come to my mind. You’ve gotten me through a lot in my life. If thinking of me has helped you through the years, I’m really glad. But I’m just a regular person, Lucky. I make mistakes like everyone else. I have flaws, some that I need to work on and some that I’ve accepted will always be there. But I need you to understand, I can’t be anybody’s angel. Elizabeth… I don’t need you to be an angel. I just need you to be you. You know, one time I was, uh, I was in this random bar in Mogadishu, and, uh, an old song that we loved came on the jukebox. All of a sudden, I could see us all those years ago, dancing at Luke’s. [ Chuckles ] That was a long time ago. Which song was it? Uh, there it is. ♪ Softly ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Like a whisper ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Hold me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ In your arms ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Everything fades but you and me ♪ ♪♪ ♪ And you know I’d cross the stars for your love ♪ You know what I think? You like the rush. You probably excelled at being undercover. And I think you like it better than pushing papers. Listen, I am the person in the best position to take Sidwell down. But to do that, I am going to need your help. I’m happy to be your bodyguard. But I have to warn you, I’m a lousy shot. I don’t need you to shoot anyone. But I am going to need you to stay away from me. Excuse me? After what happened at the Metro Court, we can’t let Sidwell see us together. He can’t know about our connection. We have a connection? Well, I think It’s fair to say that we do, unless I’ve misinterpreted things. No, you haven’t. Well, okay, then. So, you’re saying you’ll help me? Oh, I’ll help, but there’s no way in hell I’m steering clear of you. If you’re going to go undercover to take down Sidwell, then this connection is going undercover as well. Hi, this is Willow Corinthos. Can you please tell Michael that his kids love him, and they talk about him all the time, and that we can’t wait for him to come home? Thank you. ♪♪ Look, Carly — You sleazy son of a bitch! Oh, this should be entertaining. I bought you that tie, and I found it in Willow’s couch. Did you wait for Michael’s children to leave before you had sex with their mother? Let’s go talk about this privately. Don’t touch me! Please. Michael, your nephew, is overseas in a clinic, fighting for his life. And you’re still sleeping with his wife! I mean, in their house, on property you were banned from. You got to get a hold of yourself. Oh, no, no, no, no. I want the whole world to hear this, okay? I want everyone to know that you are pathetic. I am so glad that Jason beat the hell out of you, and I hope he does it again. You aren’t half the man that he is. Hell, you can’t even look him in the face. Who’s pathetic now, Carly? Looks like the joke’s on you because your beloved Jason knocked up Sasha Corbin. You know, the family cook.
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