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General Hospital Transcript

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I love you, and the longer I stayed quiet, the worse the consequences if I finally spoke up. So I lived with it. I lived with the constant anxiety a-and the guilt. And I-I didn’t want to risk — I-I didn’t want to risk the life that we were building together over something that might — I-it might not even be true. What kind of life could we have had with that kind of lie between us? Curtis…

[Voice breaking] …We love each other. And isn’t our love unconditional? Honesty is not a condition.

[ Sobs ] It’s fundamental. I thought you knew that. I — you saw how important honesty and transparency was to me, and I thought you felt the same way. I do.

[ Scoffs ] I-I-I swear to you, I do. Right. Well, what happened today and what’s been happening for the past 20 years would suggest otherwise. So, clearly, I do not know the woman I just pledged my life to.

[ Breathing deeply ] What are

we doingat ava’s art gallery? Hiding out. I get that. Why here? It’s a place I like, a place I’ve been mostly happy. You don’t have to stick around. No, I’m — I’m not going anywhere. Especially now that I know that esme has escaped from spring ridge. What’s the problem, ryan? There’s not enough room on the boat for all of us. So one of you is coming with me, and the other is never leaving this room. Now… who’s ready to say goodbye? You should be saying goodbye, ryan. By now, mac has figured out where we are.

[ Laughs ] I doubt he has the wherewithal to pinpoint your whereabouts. And you’ve never underestimated anybody before — is that it? Tell me, do you still feel it? Where I stuck the knife in your back? A sign of your passion for me. You’ve trapped yourself, ryan. You’re on this island, and mac is going to stop you. Unless, of course, someone else stops you first. Is there someone else here on this island? Someone…

someones… that’s for me to know and you to worry about. Hey, I need your help. Meet me at pier 55 as soon as possible. How’s the head? I’ll be fine. I’m more worried about felicia. Ryan must have turned off her phone. I can’t access the app we use for tracking it. I haven’t been able to reach ava, either. I sent detective bennet to the pier. He reported the launch

is on the island, so it stands to reason ava’s home. And I bet she has company. They also found mac’s car in the parking lot near pier 55. Then you were right, laura. Ryan, heather, and esme must have headed to wyndemere after they ambushed me. Yeah, well, it just makes sense, since ava is ryan’s current obsession. But at least now we know where felicia is. We can get over on that island, and we can bring her back. Mm-hmm. I just hope we’re not too late. Let’s go.

[ Gasps ] Sorry, doc. Wrong time, wrong place.

[ Screams ]

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Tell me the good news. What’s this? Sparkling apple cider, ’cause we are going to celebrate your joining

the invader’s editorial board. Before you open that, you should hear what I have to say.

[ Police radio chatter ] Okay, what are we waiting for? Ryan has felicia and ava. We can only assume heather is with them, which makes the situation even more dangerous. We need to go in there and get those hostages. And we will. But you heard what ryan said. If we go in there guns blazing, then we’re putting felicia’s life at risk. Felicia’s life is already at risk! As is ava’s, and presumably esme’s, if she’s a hostage. Exactly. We need to take immediate action. Mac — acting in haste without a concrete plan will only put the hostages in more danger. She’s right. And if it were anyone other than your wife over there, you would be saying the same thing. So come on, now. Let’s come up with a plan of action. We have eyes on the island from air and water. Wyndemere is surrounded. Now all I’m waiting on is for — commissioner, I have that cellphone report for you. The last hit was on a cell tower near spoon island. That puts ryan a wyndemere. Mayor collins, your husband is waiting outside the cordon. Oh, please, please tell them to let him in. Right away. Laura, I’m sorry I went off like that. It’s okay. You’re worried about your wife. I understand. I know you’re worried, too. Esme’s carrying your grandchild. And we’re not the only ones with family on that island.

[ Sighs ] I got here as soon as I could. What’s happening? I just don’t understand. You said you trusted me. More than anyone, curtis, I do. Just… you don’t trust me with the possibility we share a daughter.

[ Breathes sharply ] Because it wasn’t about trust. It was about trina. In her eyes and in her heart, marcus was her father. And what about the past two years? When it became increasingly clear that I was going to be a big part of trina’s life, didn’t you think that we both should know?

[ Voice breaking ] Was I afraid that I was going to lose you if I told you the truth? Yes, obviously. But choosing between telling you that trina might be yours and hurting my baby girl? It wasn’t a choice to make. But now she knows. She knows everything. And she’s out there right now, and her heart is breaking.

[ Crying ] I don’t know if esme’s memory came back or if she never lost it in the first place. If she w as faking all this time,that means right now, she’s not only free, she’s dangerous. Which is exactly why I had to find you and make sure that you were safe. Esme just escaped from prison. If she was trying to go for me, it would be a good way to get caught. That is a fair point, but it doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t take every precaution that we can. Never mind me. I know you’re worried about esme’s baby. That’s your little brother or sister.

[ Esme screaming ]

[ Gasps ] Oh…

[ Whimpering ]

[ Hyperventilating ] Oh, my god. I thought I told you to wait on the launch!

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What’s wrong? What happened to her? Esme? You two, stay where you are. Esme? Esme? Heather. Heather. What? Take this. Cover them. She just fainted. She’ll be fine.

[ Scoffs ] Why did she faint? Is it the baby? Blood pressure? I’m imagining it was witnessing your dexterity with a hook. You’re the lunatic that’s been killing people with a hook?

[ Scoffs ] Guilty as charged, your highness. Why? Why? Why is your husband a cop? To protect and serve. Exactly. Same here. Give me that. It’s time to go. No, I’m not going anywhere. I have to help austin, okay? Ava, don’t make me shoot you. Ryan, if you don’t want to shoot me, then don’t shoot me. It’s up to you.

[ Austin groaning ] Okay, he’s alive. Now get away from him. I have to stop the bleeding. Regular florence nightingale you got here. Alright, we’ve had enough fun here. As soon as I bid farewell to mrs. Scorpio, we’ll board the launch. What, just in time for the harbor patrol to board us? Or a police helicopter just pin us with one of their spotlights? Wake up, ryan. By now, the cops know that we broke out of spring ridge. They know we’ve got esme with us. They know she’s your girlfriend, so it’s just a matter of time before they realize we came here.

[ Breathes sharply ] I wish I could say I’m surprised ryan was faking. Do you think he ever had locked-in syndrome? I think it was real to begin with. But clearly, he’s made a full recovery. His obsession with ava — it would make sense that he would go straight to wyndemere. But how did he end up with felicia? We think that felicia went to visit ava and she was just there when he arrived. Wrong place, wrong time? Yeah, pretty much. What I’d like to know is how do esme and heather figure in? Now, heather is an escape artist. It would make sense that ryan would try to recruit her to get him out. But why would she agree? Heather’s connection is still a mystery. But esme… well, uh, dante and sam did some digging, and they uncovered some new information, and it explains why ryan wants to keep esme near him. And what would that be? Esme is ryan’s daughter. Thank you. Okay, harbor patrol just arrived for backup.

[ Sighs ] So do we breach the island by water or air? An open assault means chamberlain will see us coming. Taking time to negotiate gives chamberlain time to plan an escape. But it keeps the hostages safe. At least safer. An open assault could be our only chance to get felicia and the others back. God only knows what ryan and heather would do if they manage to buy themselves more time. Well, then, we need another option. What if there is none? Where does that leave us? The university won’t allow me to accept the position on the invader’s editorial board. Why not? The pcu administration views it as a potential conflict of interest. For a journalism professor to actually work in the field of journalism?

[ Telephone ringing ] Only something that stupid would happen in academia. We’re not done with this.

[ Ringing stops ] Yes, smoltz? H-hold on. I already know that two people escaped from spring ridge, but we just don’t have the names yet. So when you get the names, we’ll discuss it, okay?

[ Receiver clicks ] A scoop? According to smoltz. He’s been reliable before, right? He’s a reliable scandal monger. That’s when he gets the facts straight.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Ooh. Did smoltz come through? My, my, my. Yes, he did, actually. I underestimated my little friend. Apparently, he’s going to get his first byline on the front page. When I saw esme, she really seemed to care about the child. But…maybe that was a con, too. I don’t know. I hope it wasn’T. Anyway, there’s nothing that I can do about that situation right now. But what I can do is be there for you the way that you’re always there for me. So please, trina, tell me. What went down tonight? I don’t even know where to start. I just found out that… my mother lied to me my entire life. About what? My dad… might not be my biological father. Look, I know you’re worried about trina. If you want to go after her, I understand.

[ Crying ] Right now, I’m the last person that she wants to see, believe me.

[ Crying, sniffles ] I care what happens to trina, too.

[ Sighs ] I know you do. You always have.

[ Sniffles ]

[ Sighs ] It’s one of the reasons I fell in love with you again. You see, that’s what I’m talking about. You watched as my love for that young lady grew. You witnessed all the challenges we had and all the obstacles we had to overcome and the many, many times she and taggert felt the need to remind me that I’m not her real father, when all the while you knew that I might be! I wasn’t sure. I…

[ Sighs ] You weren’t sure because — because you didn’t want to be. So tell me, what were you thinking during all those long conversations we had about having our own children, knowing that I had been longing for the very thing you were denying me? Look me in my eyes. Look at me, portia, dead in my eyes, and tell me how you could do that to me?

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Stellacouldn’t tell us when we went in to check on her. Somehow she learned that curtis could be my biological father. Trina, I am so sorry. Yeah.

[ Scoffs ] So am I. Well, this is not how I thought today was going to go. Stella did make it sound like curtis didn’t know. Well, my mom didn’t tell anyone. And where’s your mom now? With curtis, I guess. I-I don’t know, and I really don’t care. I just… had to get out of that room. She must be going through hell. Who cares what my mother is going through? She deserves it. How could I? Because I was thinking about marcus and trina… and how they’ve been each other’s world trina’s whole life.

[ Sniffles ] And I thought about the damage that it could possibly cause their relationship.

[ Crying ] And whether you want to believe it or not, curtis, I thought about you, too. I pictured over and over again telling you and how this news would hit you, and I knew that you would be counting up all the years that you had missed.

[ Breathes sharply ] Every birthday, every holiday, every milestone.

[ Crying, sniffles ] And how miserable you all would be if I even raised the possibility. You know what? That — that is not even the same argument you used when my father came back into my life. You urged me to move on from the past, to think about a future that he and I can share. And because I listened to you, I now have a relationship with a man that I thought was dead and gone. I have the privilege of getting to know my father. Yes. Yes, you’re right. And I think that the situations are a little bit different, but… if trina does turn out to be yours, I wish the same for the two of you.

[ Breathes sharply ] But that was never your intention. Look, tell me — be real with me, portia. Were you ever gonna find out the truth? Or was your plan to die with your lie? There weren’t two people that escaped from spring ridge — there were three — esme prince, heather webber, and… and the third? Ryan chamberlain. I thought he had locked-in syndrome. Yeah, so did everyone else, including the guard that he killed. He killed a guard? Well [Sighs] Esme prince hasn’t even been convicted of anything. She’s in custody awaiting trial. Did she… stumble across the escape and decide to make a break for it herself, you know, opportunistically? She probably orchestrated the whole thing. She volunteered at spring ridge. She knows her way around the facility. I thought her memory was impaired. Or she’s faking it. All I know is that she and ryan were cozying up together at spring ridge. So between esme’s knowledge of the facility and heather’s gift for escaping custody… right. The van crash. Oh, that’s nothing. I mean, that woman has — has broken in as much as she’s broken out. And after the van crash, she was apprehended almost immediately, right? Well, she stopped for a blt first at kelly’s, and then she asked to be taken into custody. So instead of making a run for it, she asked to go back to prison. But they don’t take her back to max at d’archam — they put her in spring ridge. A minimum security prison. And if she gets captured again, she’s going back to max. So [Sighs] Why take the risk? Why go back into prison just to escape again with two strangers? Do you think esme was in on this with ryan? I think she knew about her connection to ryan before she lost her memory. Which explains why she couldn’t stay away from him when she was working at spring ridge.

[ Police radio chatter, indistinct conversations ] Which would also mean that she’d know if ryan was faking. Absolutely. But now… I think her memory loss is genuine. Which would make her every bit as much a victim as felicia and ava. Mac and I have been strategizing about how best to apprehend the escapees without bringing harm to the hostages. We’re not liking our options, but since you’re more familiar with the property than anyone… right, um… I don’t think ryan would know about the tunnel from wyndemere to the mainland. Uh…valentin used it a couple of years ago when he was fleeing with charlotte. If it was passable then, I’m sure it is now. Good job, lover boy. You have managed to trap us in the one place the police are guaranteed to search for us. Esme!

[ Gasps ] Please… don’T. He — he’s losing too much blood! Esme, there’s one thing you have to understand. You belong to me. You and that baby. Heather: Look out, ryan!

[ Gasping ] Esme! Oh, my god.

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All three of them havea propensity to kill — esme, heather,

and ryan. The pcpd no longer considers esme the prime suspect in the hook killings. For one thing, none of the recent victims remember the attacker being pregnant. Well, it certainly seems like they were both involved. They just didn’t do it alone. Remember this? The letter the killer wrote you. The killer said she had a designated hit list. And all the victims were people that had wronged esme. “I’m no deranged lunatic, striking at random. Only those who wrong me and mine will meet with my venom.” That doesn’t sound like a hired killer taking direction. It sounds personal. “Only me and my mine.” Yeah, well, they — they didn’t pay for someone. They recruited someone who had a vested interest in esme’s well-being. Do you have anyone in mind? Sam and dante are in england. They’re looking for her nanny, this maggie fitzgerald. She was close to esme. You think this maggie may be the culprit? I have no idea, but I’m going to call sam and dante, because maybe they found out something. I’m not making excuses for your mom. But I do know what it’s like to hurt the people who you love. I have to admit… …I really tried to sympathize with what you are going through with your father. But I never truly related to it. But now… …now I get it. I’m so sorry. It’s not your fault. This time. This time, right.

[ Chuckles softly ] Hey, look at us. Both of us have had our lives ruined by the parents that we rely on the most.

[ Chuckles ] And on the bright side, I know that your mother made a huge mistake — that’s an understatement. Hey, but on the aforementioned bright side… she’s no nikolas cassadine.

[ Scoffs ] Well, yeah. That’s a low bar to clear. But she cleared it. Hey.

[ Laughs ] And, um… no matter how bad things get between you and your mom, she’s never gonna abandon you, you know? Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. As bad as she has screwed up…

[ Scoffs ]

[ Sighs ] …I know she’ll always be here for me. So will I. So if aunt stella didn’t find out that trina could be my daughter, were you ever going to tell me?

[ Voice breaking ] Probably not.

[ Sighs ] Then there’s something else I don’t understand. How did aunt stella find out? Because I know you didn’t tell her.

[ Scoffs ] I most certainly did not tell her. Then how? I can’t say for sure. Portia, I’m sure you have some kind of idea. Would you please just tell me the truth? I am owed that! I think jordan must have told her. I haven’t set foot in those tunnels in years, but I think I might be able to lead you through. Well, these are the most recent plans mapping out the tunnels to spoon island.

[ Police radio chatter ] Where did you get these? After all the trouble the cassadines have caused over the years, did you not think the pcpd would have a map? Fair enough. Can you show us the best route? I’ll do my best. I know you will. Okay, everyone, huddle up. We’re going in.

[ Indistinct conversations ] What’s wrong? Mac: Ryan has… I can’t shake this feeling that I’m missing something, that there’s some other danger that we haven’t anticipated. There’s also… well, with ryan and heather both on that island, that’s a safe bet. Heather: That’s enough, princess! I don’t know who the hell you think you are! Ava! Don’t make me shoot you in the kneecap. I might miss and hit an artery. Or better yet, your friend who’s bleeding out on the floor over there. So maybe you should look after him. Go on.

[ Grunts ] Esme’s out there. I’ve got to go after her! No, I’ll go. She could hurt herself! I won’t let that happen, any more than you’ll let anything happen to ava while I’m gone. What about the aztec princess? Do whatever you want with her. You will, anyway.

[ Laughs ] Yeah. This sucker’s heavy. I prefer the hook. Any last words, ladies?

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Jordan knew?

[ Voice breaking ] Jordan suspected…

[ Sighs ] …For a while now. So you’re trying to tell me all this time jordan knew and said nothing?

[ Crying ] Only to stella. Jordan told stella and not me? So that’s why aunt stella avoided officiating our ceremony — because she couldn’t preside over a wedding that she didn’t believe in. She probably didn’t even have to fake her own illness. Hell, I’m feeling a little ill myself. Curtis — curtis, I know that — that this is bad, but I believe in us. I believe that we can work through this. And I made a mistake. And I promise you, it won’t happen again. I promise. You know what, portia? That is exactly what you told me all those years ago when I found out that you were married. Now…

[ Sighs ] …I know it’s been a while, but it’s starting to seem like a pattern. It’s weird, isn’t it? That we’re in the same place that we met and it’s closed now. I know. Hopefully, ava will be back in business soon. Well, to the gallery and the many fond memories.

[ Both chuckle ] Cheers to that. And for the record, getting nostalgic about dousing me in fake blood is a little weird. In fairness, it was not meant for you.

[ Laughing ] You do know that doesn’t make it okay, right? Oh, no, I get that. I’m just saying that I wouldn’t trade it, not for the world. Sam, it’s me. Call me. Voicemail.

[ Cellphone thumps lightly ]

[ Breathes sharply ] Say this maggie fitzgerald is the hook killer. What does she have to do with the escape? I don’t know. I just know that esme and ryan are connected and they’re connected to each other. Well, I’ll leave you to your musings. I, uh, hope to get a sneak peek at the story before the morning edition?

[ Door closes ] Alright.

[ Sighs ] What’s the status? The team is briefed. Laura’s mapping out anything she can remember. There’s no more time to wait, commissioner. We need to move in. Now.

[ Police radio chatter ] Looks like you remembered more than you thought you would. Yeah. I just hope it’s reliable intel. I’m sure whatever you gave them is better than the police going in blind.

[ Breathes sharply ] Something’s been nagging at me. What’s that? Ava said ryan insisted that esme was not the hook killer. Now, was that because ryan’s protecting his daughter? Or is it because ryan actually knows who hook killer is? This is alexis davis. Get me the warden. Bang!

[ Laughs ] Oh, I wish you could have seen your faces when I said, “any last words, ladies?” We were there. I remember. You two are a hoot. Really, you’re priceless. You know what? Go on, get out of here. I– s-so then, you’re — you’re — you’re not going to kill us? Meh. I mean, why should I? Fly away, girls. Be free.

[ Chuckles ] Live your lives. Why are you still here? Your offer of freedom would be a lot more believable if you weren’t holding a gun on us.

[ Scoffs ] Look, I mean, people call me unhinged, but I’ve never been accused of being a complete idiot. There’s two of you, and there’s a hook right over there. I got to hold the gun on you until you leave. Look, if I wanted to kill you, I would have done it already. I-I don’t actually want to be any part of ryan’s stupid little games. And what about esme? Why abduct her? You seem to really care about her. Okay, you know what? Now I’m officially getting bored with you. I’d just as soon set you free if it means that I’d never have to lay eyes on the two of you again. Ava, you know there’s an underground passageway leading off this island. You’re free to use it… any time. You know… before you found me, I was, um… I was talking to my dad. And he was telling me that nothing will change between us, even if we find out that I’m not his biological daughter. You don’t believe him? I believe that he believes it. I mean… how can things not change, spencer? They already have. Such as? Such as me. I’ve changed. I don’t know who I am anymore. I know who you are. And who’s that? You’re the girl who likes classic sitcoms… and, um, books about guerilla feminist artists. You’re the same trina who mocks my love of gingersnaps…

[ Chuckles ] …And who won’t rat me out when she’s on the stand, even though her freedom is on the line. You’re blunt. Good god, you’re blunt.

[ Chuckles softly ] But you’re big-hearted. You’re fair and you’re forgiving. You improve the life of everyone who knows you, trina. You’re the one who always told me that who I am is about a lot more than just my last name or my dna. So whoever’s child you are, trina robinson, you’re the sweetest, smartest, and bravest person who I know.

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Well, curtis — what? Are you coming back?

[ Sighs ] I can’t answer that.

[ Sniffles ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Crying ] Good luck. Thank you. And thank you for your guidance. I hope it’s accurate. We’ll figure it out. Be careful. What ryan feels for esme is as close as he’ll ever get to a real bond, and he’ll stop at nothing to protect that. And I’ll stop at nothing to protect my wife. We won’t come back without her, mac. Let’s go. I pray to god this works. Alexis: Commissioner jordan? Jordan! Ma’am, I’m going to need to ask you to step back. It– it’s okay. Alexis, what are you doing here? Come on in.

[ Sighs ] This is really urgent. I need to speak to commissioner ashford. Ah, well, she’s on her way to wyndemere right now. What’s at wyndemere?

[ Police radio chatter ] Off the record. Fine. A hostage situation. Does this have anything to do with the escapees from spring ridge? Why do you ask? Well, this is why I want to talk to the commissioner. All the victims were linked to trina robinson. We know that. And esme prince. That hit list was compiled to avenge esme. We suspected something like that, but we didn’t have any concrete proof. Do you? Do you know why the hook would avenge esme? I don’t know why, but I know who. I know who the hook is. Fine, we’ll go. Okay. No.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, god. What now? I won’t leave an injured man behind. Well, good luck dragging his body all the way through the tunnels to the mainland. Hey, felicia, I think the best idea is for us to go, and we can send help back for austin, okay? You know, actually, ava, now that I think about it, you might want to hang back. And why would I want to do that? To finally end this unholy obsession between you and ryan once and for all. The obsession is one-sided, thank you very much. I will let the authorities handle ryan — again. Let’s — let’s go, felicia. Yeah, I mean, are you sure that you’re not curious to just hear what ryan really did to try to win you back? Not particularly, no. How he was really the one responsible for destroying your life in the process? Because when you do, I assure you, ava, you’re going to want to handle ryan yourself. Ava, let’s go. Ryan: Esme! Esme, are you hurt? Get away from me! No, it’s okay. Daddy’s here. I know. It’s cold. Which means you can’t be on the ground like this. It’s not good for you or the baby. And you are? Well, right now, I’m the best chance for the both of you, so please let me help. My water broke. The baby’s coming.

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

so, we will talk details tomorrow. You bet. Have a good evening. Okay. Kevin? Guess again. Oh, god! Esme’s father is ryan chamberlain? Esme’s willful and sometimes reckless, but she’s not like him, I tell ya. Esme’s father is the serial killer, not esme.

[ Vehicle approaches ]

[ Engine shuts off, door closes ] Jordan: Oh, my god. Mac! If your plan is to torture me into submission… I can think of more interesting ways. Well, I just thought that yoga might help calm you down, you know, help you stop being quite so restless. I was born restless. Yeah. I hate being stuck in this house. Okay. I mean, I like the company. Thanks. Aside from martin and lucy and their constant shagging…

[ Chuckles ] …And when lucy’s not complaining about the food. Yeah. Well… we just have to tough it out for a bit longer. Mm-hmm. We have to hide. Eileen and victor believe that we’re all dead. Assuming the plan works. Either way, we’re in it now. You know? You just have to wait to hear from your contact. And then we’ll make our next move — continue gaslighting eileen ashby. I don’t care if it’s 2:00 in the morning. If I’m up, you are up. Now, have they completed the search of the catacombs yet? Alright. And have they recovered lucy and anna’s bodies?

[ Sighs ] No. No. That is just not acceptable. Look, I am fighting hard enough as it is to have them release my son’s body to me so I can give him a proper burial. You must handle this situation immediately! Alright. I’ll be in touch. Ah! Deputy mayor ashby. What a pleasant surprise. Please. Care to join me? Yeah. Thank you, mr. Cassadine. Don’t appreciate being summoned. I’m not at your beck and call.

[ Chuckles ] Oh. But that is exactly what you are. That is part of our arrangement. I told you I can’t work with you anymore. You never worked with me. You work for me. And that will continue. Of course, she’s not reading her texts. I can’t even be here right now. I have to go. No! You can’t leave like this! No! I can’t! I can’t! Trina! Listen! We have to talk about this! I can’t even look at you right now! I can’t even look at you right now! I don’t even know who…

[ Exhales deeply ] I don’t even know who i am anymore. But I sure as hell don’t know who you are.

[ Sobbing ] Baby girl, is everything okay? Hey, hey, hey, hey.

[ Sobbing ] Honey? You care to tell me what’s going on?

[ Sobbing ] Well, well. Two for the price of one.

[ Door closes ] Oh, happy day.

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-Get that processed immediately. -Right away. Laura. Jordan. How’s mac? What — what happened?! I was on my way to spring ridge after learning about the prisoner escape, and I saw him on the side of the road. I’m glad I did. That makes two of us. Thank god you’re alright. I got to get to spring ridge. No, you need to get to the hospital to get checked out. Paramedics suggest a ct scan, possibly an mri. Look, I’ve got two fugitives on the loose. You’ll go, chief. And that’s an order. Okay. Bring me up to speed. Who are the two inmates who escaped? Heather webber and esme prince. How do you know about that? Because I’m the one who found ’em. Come on. Admit it. You hate being cooped up in this house as much as I do. I never said that I didn’T. Where’s felicia? I mean, she said she’d be late, but she should be here by now. Do you think something happened to that plan of hers? I don’t know. You don’t have any faith in it, do you? I don’t think that eileen ashby is the right person to get to victor. She’s all we have. Really. She’s all we have. A-and before she threw in with your father, I mean, her record was unblemished. I don’t know what he has on her, but I can tell you she’s not a career criminal. An ambitious politician. Perhaps. Yeah. I mean, look, she probably just had no idea what casting her lot in with your father would cost her. She’s in over her head. If we keep spooking her, she’s gonna crack. She won’t be able to live with the guilt. And then hopefully she’ll — she’ll flip on victor. Then we will be able to get all the evidence we need to put him away. I don’t know. Eileen ashby’s been working with my father for a long time now. I don’t know that the woman still has a conscience. Mr. Cassadine, I am telling you I can’t do this any longer. I am no good to you. For heaven’s sakes, get a grip! You know, you have been moderately useful in the past. Now, what on earth has happened to make you lose your nerve like this? Anna: You’re next.

You’re next, eileen.

You’re next. You’re next.

You’re next!

[ Exhales sharply ] Things have gone too far. Anna and valentin are dead! I don’t need you to remind me my son is gone. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the greater good, and you are gonna continue to serve as deputy mayor and keep me informed. I think laura might be onto me. Well, then you’ll have to apologize to her as soon as possible. Tell her you realize that you, uh — you’ve really overstepped your authority in a sad attempt to impress her. Hmm. That the power of the job went to your head. That’s why you sent in the federal marshal. In other words, do whatever it takes so you don’t disappoint me, eileen. Victor: Spencer! Good evening. Uncle victor. Oh, you’re looking very dapper. Tonight was trina’s mom’s wedding. Ah, yes, of course. So why aren’t you at the reception? The party’s over. I just thought I’d stick around in case a friend… needs me. Everything’s gonna be okay. We’re gonna figure this out. Is she gonna be alright? What’s going on? Curtis… was it aunt stella? Look, spencer told me that she was never sick, okay, that she stayed away from the wedding purposefully. Aunt stella, she’s always got her nose in other people’s business. Stella was right. This is your business. And yours. What is, portia? Why is our daughter bawling her eyes out? Mom says I may not be your daughter. I have no idea who esme’s mother is, but with that monster as a father, is it any wonder the woman would give esme up for adoption? Who knows if she’s even alive or how she came to bear ryan chamberlain’s child. I’m just so thankful esme’s been safe from him all along. Have you met ryan chamberlain? Ugh. Saints preserve us, no. I only know him by reputation. When I thought you’d been sent by him, I was ready to abandon my life here to keep it that way. No, we actually have absolutely nothing to do with him. He is a dangerous psychopath, and I’m really happy you’ve kept your distance from him. Just so you know, also, ryan’s locked up, serving a life term in prison. And he’s also paralyzed. So he can’t hurt you. Can he still talk? Uh, apparently, no. Um… he blinks to communicate. Um… but, maggie, he’s locked away. He can’t get to you. That’s right. Nice and easy. No sudden moves, please. How are you here? You couldn’t walk or talk. I know. You’re thinking you’re seeing things, right? I’m a medical miracle. Now be a love and shut those doors. Come on. Come on. I knew you were faking it. Oh, did you, now? And here I thought I was so convincing. What do you have to smile about? Well, I’m just thinking about all those times I saw you at spring ridge… taunting you…. testing to see if you’d react. And I didn’T. Therefore…I win. Thank you. Eh, but you heard me just the same. And you couldn’t do anything about it. You just had to… sit there and listen. Hearing how pathetic we thought you were, and you couldn’t do anything about it. That had to have burned, huh? You really were helpless, ryan, weak. Not weak! Which you can see for yourselves. Or…unless you’d like a further demonstration.

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How you doing? Regretting lost time. Things left unsaid. I’ll never see my son again. That’s the reality I have to face. The more it sinks in, the more I’m inclined to mend this rift between myself and your father. But I, uh, haven’t been able to reach nikolas. I doubt that you’ll be hearing from my father any time soon. Ava says that he left town. Have you secured the area? We set up a perimeter and have officers stationed to keep looky-loos and the press at bay until we process the scene. Csi is en route. Okay. Keep me posted. Will do.

[ Radio chatter ] Can you answer some questions? Whatever you need. You said you had esme and heather in your sights. Who hit you? Never saw them. Everything went black. There was a third person. They took your car. And my gun. Take care of that. Get him to G.H. -I’ll be there soon. -Okay. Spring ridge reported two inmates missing. Do you think that esme and heather had a third person on the outside? And how did those two end up teaming up to begin with? They were seen talking together in a common room. Maybe they bonded? I’m gonna call spring ridge and follow up. What if heather wanted to escape? Why would she saddle herself with a woman who’s nine months pregnant? Maggie: When esme’s adopted parents died, she became obsessed with tracking down her birth parents. There were no records, and the only clue to their identities was a four-leaf clover brooch made out of emeralds. It was pinned to the baby blanket that swaddled esme when she was left with the nuns. I helped esme track down the person who commissioned it. A woman named connie cooper. Ryan chamberlain’s first victim. That’s it. Very good. See? All you have to do is show me the respect I deserve. And just what are you doing here, anyway? I mean, you’re far too self-righteous to ever be a friend to ava. But, you know, come to think of it, I think that ultimately that’s why you and i didn’t work out. And I thought it was because you almost burned to death in that funhouse. That, too. But, then again, there’s nothing like your first love. Which reminds me… I’m surprised mac didn’t mention that you’d be here when I saw him earlier. That’s right. Mac was headed to spring ridge. Is that where you saw him? No. I ran into him while he was on his way there. You don’t recognize his gun? He won’t be needing this anymore. What did you do to him? Oh, I don’t think you want the details. Not after I spent all that time in spring ridge pretending to be locked in… day after day, month after month. All my rage and hatred built up until I felt like I was going to explode! And then suddenly I was free… and then…there was mac. I might have gotten carried away. Is what trina said true? When I found out about trina, I asked you, was she my daughter? You looked me in my eyes and you said it was impossible. I said it was impossible because… that’s what I wanted to believe. W-whoa, whoa. So trina’s not mine? Am I trina’s father? I don’t know.

[ Trina sobs ] I can’T. I’m sorry. I can’t hear this again. Trina.

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H that was found on esme belonged to connie cooper, wouldn’t that make her her mother? We thought that at first, too. But connie was killed before esme was born — by ryan chamberlain. The brooch was missing when connie’s body was found. Ryan used to collect “trophies” from his victims. We found one on cabrera. And a four-leaf-clover brooch would be irresistible. And taking a woman’s lucky brooch is… the sick sense of humor that ryan chamberlain has. It’s kind of a stretch, though, no? This brooch proves that ryan is esme’s father? True or not, esme was convinced. A routine bed check revealed that heather webber and esme prince were missing. A search was initiated immediately. How did they get out? Where’s the security footage? There was a problem with one of the cameras in the corridor. I can tell you none of the doors appeared to be forced. And there’s some information I just received. One of the guards is also missing. Heather’s hostage perhaps? Eileen: Or accomplice. What kind of guard gets ambushed by two women, one of whom is pregnant? I think it’s a little early to assign blame. Thank you, warden brewster. Keep me posted. I want to know everything. Thank you, mayor. I’ll be in touch. Thank you. Eileen. What are you doing here? You’re lying. Mac’s fine. Yes. Of course, he is. You know that mac can take care of himself, right? Maybe. If he’d seen me coming. You sick bastard! Do you have a plan here? You just escaped from prison to immediately get yourself trapped on an island? Your skills are slippin’. Why? Worried about who’s gonna come to save you? Well, let’s see. Out of all the people you know… I don’t think avery would be much of a challenge. And, of course, kiki’s dead. Don’t you speak her name. You son of a bitch. Too soon? I’m sorry. I just couldn’t think of anybody else. Except for that waste of space nikolas. Oh, I’d love to see him again. When is hubby expected home anyway? What are you doing out here in the cold? Hmm? Thanks, but… I’m not even cold. I just feel numb… like my life is ending. We’ll figure this out. How could you say that? Mom has been lying to me, to us, my entire life! Doesn’t that matter to you? No. Because you have been and you always will be my daughter. My baby girl. Daddy. I’m here. Okay? I’m not going nowhere. You lied. All those talks we had about having kids, and you already knew I had one — with you! I-I didn’t — I didn’t — I didn’t know, not for sure. Because you didn’t want to find out. You walked away from me! You hated me for — I didn’t — for lying to me about being married. Go ahead. You can say it. You made it clear that you didn’t want to have anything to do with me. No discussion. I thought you were out of my life!

[ Scoffs ] And then taggert — he was making an effort for the first time in a long time. And I-I wanted to save my marriage, especially with a baby on the way. A baby that might have been mine. You know, I had a right to know if I was gonna be a father. In my mind, taggert was gonna be a father. And you were gone. What was I supposed to do? Was I supposed to destroy my marriage and the possibility of a family because you might want to be a part-time dad with a woman that you really didn’t want to have anything to do with — a woman that you didn’t trust? What would that even look like? You’re actually standing here justifying your lie. No, no, what I’m doing is I’m telling you where my head was at. And I was afraid. That’s all. I was just afraid of losing everything… right when I needed love and companionship the most.

[ Sobbing ] And I know I should have been braver. I should have been honest with you. But there was a chance that marcus was the father, so… that’s what I told myself. I just kept telling myself that he is the father. I-I just wanted my child to grow up in a loving family. And I wanted trina to have a happy home. Right. Happy home without me.

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I heard about the escape, the attack on the chief of detectives, and I came to see if I could be of any help. Mac is going to be fine, and, uh, everything is under control. Laura, um… I want to apologize for overstepping while you were away. I was just so eager…

[ Both chuckle ] …To prove that I could handle the job and… and — and live up to your expectations. Yeah. Well, I appreciate that a lot. You know, there is something that you can do for me. Sure. Anything. Go deal with the reporters who are hanging out outside the hospital. You can confirm that there are two inmates missing, but don’t give out any names. On it. Thanks. Did your father mention to you that he was leaving town? Did heay goodbye? No. My father was furious with me the last time that we spoke. I told him that I was suing for custody of his kid.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. Excuse me. Oh, I’m sorry. I have to take this. Shouldn’t be long. Yes, I thought I made myself clear. The subject of your moving on is closed. I have news. Esme prince has escaped from spring ridge. What? Are you sure? When? At least an hour ago. It’s not yet clear how she got out. Alright. Keep me posted. Is that about my father? No. Your ex-girlfriend. Seems esme has escaped.

[ Cellphone chimes ] What time is it? Where’s felicia? Is that your contact? Yeah. We’re all set. Next time eileen ashby uses her phone, we’ll be ready. Dante, did you find maggie fitzgerald? Uh, yeah, we — we did. Um… she knows who esme thinks her father is. “Thinks”? Never mind. Just give me the name and explain later. I’m in the middle of a situation. Esme’s escaped from spring ridge with heather webber. Uh, okay. Uh, esme thinks her father is ryan chamberlain. W-wait. What the hell? What is it? More bad news?

[ Sighs ] Dante, hold on. Ryan chamberlain is esme’s father.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Warden brewster asked me to give you an update. Correction officer williams has been located in ryan chamberlain’s cell. He was dressed as an inmate and propped up in chamberlain’s wheelchair. So you mean it — it was staged? He’S…? Dead. Preliminary report is that he was stabbed in the back. He was mistaken for chamberlain in the initial sweep. So ryan chamberlain’s on the loose, too? How is that possible? You know, ava, you really don’t look very confident that hubby will show, let alone ride to the rescue.

[ Chuckles ] I knew you and nikolas wouldn’t work out. Not as long as you and i share a soul. You haven’t got a soul.

[ Chuckles ] Figure of speech. You and I are alike. Two peas in a pod, my love. Someone will come for us. Because we have people who care about us. Who helped you escape, ryan? Did someone figure out you were faking? What, you think I’d give myself away? Please. I still have your fingernail marks on my arm. No, my aide was malleable enough, but the person I let in on my secret? Much more worthy person. Chip off the old block, you might say. Trust me — everything that you’re saying, I’ve said to myself a thousand times. Was I wrong? Yeah. But did I do what I thought was best for all of us at the time? Yes. You were gone. H-how was I even supposed to know that you wanted to have a baby with a woman that you despised, curtis? You could have asked me. You could have kept me in the loop. I never despised you, portia. I broke things off because you were married. Yeah, I walked away from you, but I never — i never would have walked away from my child. I never thought I would see you again. But you did! Never mind what happened 20 years ago. What about the last two years when you realized that we both lived in port charles and your relationship with taggert was over? Why didn’t you tell me the truth then?

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[ Spray, spray ]

Astepro and go. Warden brewster:

Brewster. Warden brewster, this is deputy mayor eileen ashby, calling for an update before I address the press. Any progress determining how the inmates escaped? Actually, uh…

[ Static hisses ] …We haven’t really —

[ Static hissing ] Warden brewster? Are you there? Anna:

You’re next, eileen.

You’re next. Who is this? You know who it is. You killed me.

[ Gasps ] I-I — I didn’t know.

Yes, you did. You have blood on your hands.

[ Breathing shakily ]

[ Static hissing ] Warden brewster:

Hello?

Deputy mayor? Yes. Yes! Did you hear that?! I-I think our connection was temporarily lost. How’d I do? Was it scary? I thought it was hot.

[ Laughs ] This puts esme’s obsession with ryan in a whole new light. That’s why she was so desperate to see him, especially after kevin made him off limits to her.

[ Groans ] I can’t get felicia on the phone. It rolls right to voicemail. If chamberlain’s on the loose, she could be in danger. Maybe she just can’t pick up. Chamberlain’s wheelchair was left behind. He could have been faking his paralysis the whole time. Heather webber sometimes acted as chamberlain’s aide. She learned how to communicate with him. She wanted robert to use her as an informant and said she could get chamberlain talking. Sounds like they’ve been planning their escape for a while.[ Line ringing, click ] Felicia, where are you?! Hey, buddy. How’s your head?

Chamberlain?! You know, you’re coming off a little needy there. Always calling your wife. What? Don’t you trust her? Put felicia on the phone! Oh, I’m so sorry. Felicia can’t come to the phone right now. You touch her, I’ll kill you. Yeah, yeah. Predictable. Listen. Felicia is with me now. As my insurance policy, that is. If I see a cop… felicia dies. You want her okay? You stay out of my way.

[ Line clicks ] Chamberlain! Chamberlain! Could nikolas have sprung esme from spring ridge? Could he be planning to take the mother of his child away with him to prevent you from getting custody? Could esme have been faking the memory loss? Perhaps she’s not the blank slate that she pretended to be. Which means that trina could still be in danger. The police cleared esme of being the hook killer. And if she’s on the run, I doubt she would take the time to settle a score. I’m not taking any chances. Esme is all about revenge. You better? I’m still numb. Which I suspect is for the best. Did you ever suspect that I wasn’t yours? It’s just that I remember when I was little… and I was just being a brat… …and you would yell to mom to come get her daughter. Oh. Oh, no. I — I was joking. I mean, mom would turn it around on me when she would get frustrated with your messiness, but I never, never, not even for a moment, thought you weren’t my daughter. Even when mom cheated on you? Even then. How could you forgive her? After she betrayed you like that? I struggled for a bit. But, you know, it — it takes two people to ruin a marriage. And I-I left your mom hanging. I made her feel like she wasn’t important in my life, and that — and that affair was a wake-up call for me. I didn’t want to lose portia. Then I found out you were coming. I didn’t want to lose you. So I forgave her. I mean, we were happy for a while, but then I got all…

[ Sighs ] …Crazy about that cyrus case, you know? After all the talks mom and I had about being honest with each other… she told me I can tell her anything… this whole time,

she was the liar. I will — I will never forgive her. For the past two years, all I’ve been doing is agonizing whether or not I should tell you about trina. Oh, so it has crossed your mind. Of course it has. I knew that you’d be an amazing father. But trina already had an amazing father. And they were so close. It was just so hard to imagine blowing all that up. And then when we thought that taggert died in the warehouse, trina — she was grieving so hard. A-and — how could I tell her that the man that she loved might not be her father? I-I couldn’t take that away from her. So you lie to us instead.

[ Glass cracking ] I knew you were lying. Mac is fine. I just forget what a hard head your husband has. Should have taken care of him when I had the chance. Lesson learned. Ryan: Okay, ladies. Time to go. Been here too long already. They could be getting impatient. They, who? Who’s with you? Oh. Kindred spirits. One of them is especially creative. Can’t wait for you to meet her. We’re not going anywhere with you, ryan. You know what? You might be right. I think we might have a problem.

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That was good. Your contact really paid off. Intercepting eileen’s phone call was perfect. Yeah, I think I owe him one. Her nerves are frayed. Well, maybe felicia’s plan is gonna work out after all. She said she was gonna be late. I don’t know. I’m beginning to think there’s a problem.

[ Monitor beeping ] Felicia’s phone immediately goes to voicemail. Call I.T. Already did. Think, mac. Did you hear any background sounds? No. Felicia is strong, and she’s smart, and she knows how to fight back. And that’s what I’m afraid of. Chamberlain’s been obsessed with felicia for decades. When he fixated on ava, I thought she was safe, but apparently not. I think I know where to look. My nephew nikolas has left town, and I am not about to lose any more family. Find him. I want you to know something. No matter what happens, nothing changes between us. You always do that. Try to make me feel better. That’s what fathers do.

[ Footsteps approach ] Sorry to interrupt. Then don’T. Move on. It’s important. So is this. Daddy, I don’t really want to talk about this anymore. I can call you. Okay? Yeah. Okay. Get me out of here. Okay. I never wanted to take anything from you, curtis. Curtis, I love you! And the longer I stayed silent, the worse the consequences if I did speak up. So I lived with it. I lived with the constant anxiety and guilt. And I didn’t want to jeopardize the life that we had planned together over something that might not even be true. What kind of life could we have had with that kind of lie between us? You said ryan chamberlain was imprisoned and helpless! Right. Yes, I did. Because he was the last time we checked. Wait. What does heather webber have to do with any of this? -I have no idea. -And now he’s taken esme? They have to find her. They have to stop him before he kills again! What’s the problem, ryan? There’s not enough room on the boat for all of us, so one of you is coming with me, and the other is never leaving this room. Now… who’s ready to say goodbye?

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I’m sorry. We’re closed. I’m just on my way home. So if you’ll excuse me. Actually, if — if you got a few minutes, it’s important that I speak to you. We’ve talked already. I don’t see what more you could possibly need from me. I’m looking to get some answers about esme prince.

[ Screaming ]

[ Muffled screaming ]

[ Shushing ] Esme, shh.

[ Crying ] Sweetheart, shh, quiet. Everything’s going to be all right. Trust me, esme. Shh, darling, shh.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Panting ]

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry, nikolas. I did love you. Well, the reception was nice. It just seemed a little tense at the end. I don’t know, but it seemed to me like portia was nervous about trina. Well, any complications that they have in their mother-daughter relationship can’t hold a candle to mine and willow’S. You wanna go to G.H.? No, there’s no point, sonny. Willow doesn’t want me there.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Let me see… business? Portia’s dress was so beautiful, and that cake was delicious. I heartily second the cake. Oh, and what about elizabeth’s speech? I was so impressed that she stood up and filled in for trina. Bet her daughter hated missing her mother’s toast. Well, she made it back in time for the bouquet, so it all worked out. Is everything okay with trina?

[ Indistinct conversations in distance ] I’m sure she’s just tired from a very long day. Thank you guys so much for coming a-and for your beautiful speech.

[ Laughs ] You deserve every happiness. Thank you for stopping in. Congratulations, you guys. Thank you. Congratulations. Thank you. You look beautiful.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, curtis, I am going to go check on trina. Excuse me. Yeah, babe. Whatever you need. You may have the bouquet, but don’t get any ideas. Trina? Honey, are you okay? I told you before, I don’t know any esme prince. She needs your help. She’s in prison and — and she’s pregnant. Sounds like your friend’s in a bad way, but I can’t help you. Please leave. Look, I-I’m sorry. I-I traveled a long way for this. I can’t leave until I get some answers. Have a seat, then. I’ll just grab a pint. Want one? Uh, yeah, sure. That’d be incredible. Stout or ale? Uh, you can make mine a stout. Thanks. Brilliant.

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Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Easy, easy, easy. Maggie fitzgerald. Hey, we need to talk. I’m sorry, nina, I gotta take this.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Yeah, fine. Okay.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Drew: Joss. Hey. You looking for someone? Um, I was looking for trina and spencer, but I don’t see them. Ah. I’m here by myself. Well, there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m flying solo, too. Oh. We both know you shouldn’t be. Hm. Sorry, but I’m going to have to call our valentine’s date night short. Things are busy at work. Oh, don’t apologize. I don’t need grand romantic gestures. Although this chocolate cheesecake is sublime. If I haven’t told you tonight, I love you very much. I love you, too. You’ve been pretty busy yourself these days. Have I? Oh, I’m not too preoccupied to notice you slipping out for hours at a time at night on secret missions. Something to do with anna? If my missions were so secret, then you know that I cannot give you the details. Understood. Just be careful. Always. Okay. What about the hook investigation? Is there any evidence of ryan’s possible involvement? So far, only dead ends. I mean, we hoped heather webber would make good on her promise to get ryan chamberlain to open up. It was a long shot. Robert and I thought it was worth a try. No information, huh? No. Heather was stalling. Her time’s up. She’s going back to d’archam. We need to move. First, we have to dispose of this body, so I’ll need another hand, so to speak.

[ Muffled shouting] Kinda busy at the moment. But we’re gonna need your clothes. What? We haven’t got all day, ryan. Just — just go ahead. Strip. But — shh, shh, esme. Hi. Oh. Good, you changed. Mm. Chic to shady in no time flat. Shall we? Nope. Not yet. Well, you were the one who insisted that we move nikolas at night. Well, it’s night. It’s dark, and I’m ready. No more putting this off. It is time that I rid myself of my husband for good and bury the past. Is everything okay? We’re fine.

[ Chuckles ] Trina, your mom was very concerned when you missed the toast. Where’d you go? Were you with her? Spencer and I were together, but this has nothing to do with him. It has everything to do with you. What are you talking about? You really want to do this here, mom? I don’t exactly know what’s happening here, but you missed everything. You’ve been hiding something from me, something important.

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PART MISSING HERE

I’m detective dante falconeri with the port charles police department in new york. Please forgive me. No one’s asked about esme since I came here. And then you show up with a cockamamie story about her being pregnant and in prison. Well, it’s actually not a story. She is pregnant and she’s in prison. That’s awful. What happened? Did the father lead her into trouble? W-well, that’s complicated, but she’s been accused of some pretty serious crimes that she didn’t commit, and then, unfortunately, some that — that she did. I mean, uh, she had a horrible accident, and — and she lost her memory. You and esme have a close relationship, right? We did. Well, you might be the only person with information that could exonerate her. Will you help us? Absolutely not. I’m not subjecting you to ryan chamberlain. I’m volunteering. Besides, you asked ava. Ava’s different. Why? Because she’s not your wife? Maybe. Look, felicia, when kevin and I approached ava, we wanted information on esme. We didn’t suspect chamberlain’s involvement. Now you do. Exactly. This is too dangerous. Look, chamberlain may not be physically attacking his victims, but signs point to him pulling the strings. I don’t want you in his crosshairs. I couldn’t live with myself if anything happened to you. We’ll get chamberlain another way. I understand, mac. And I know there — there are other ways to nail ryan. I hope you won’t be too long at spring ridge. I might still be up when you get home. It’s still valentine’s day, after all. That’s a good reason to get a move on. Just be careful out there. Back atcha. Anna, I’m going to be a little late getting to the house. There’s a stop I need to make. Whatever is going on, trina and portia, they’ll sort it out. I wish I knew what was going on, pop. Trina would never leave her mother’s wedding. When she got back, something was definitely off. I mean, I know my daughter. I’m going to go get some answers. Come in. Something I can do for you, gentlemen? Where were you with trina? And what the hell did that have to do with why she’s mad at her mom? Alright. So what’s this about? I went to see stella. I was worried she missed the wedding, and I went to check on her. I was going to convince her to come, if she felt up to it. But it turns out stella wasn’t sick. She just didn’t want to be there. And judging by the look on your face, you knew that already. I suspected. I didn’t understand. Stella was so excited. She flew back from england early. And then all of a sudden, she’s ghosting the wedding. When I asked her, she said she couldn’t come in good conscience, that there’s something you’re keeping from me and curtis. Stella said the secrecy and lies need to come to an end, but when I pushed her, she said I needed to ask you. So I’m asking, mom. I’m asking the mother that I’ve looked up to my entire life. What are you keeping from me?

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I’m a survivor, austin. I’ve been tested more times than I care to count. The one thing that frightens me, the one thing that scares me to my core is the thought of losing my child. I cannot live through that again. I don’t know how I made it through the first time. So, when nikolas threatened to take avery… …I panicked. I couldn’t let him leave. I just wanted to stop him. I wanted to talk to him. I didn’t want to kill him. But I have a job to do, and I have to do it before elizabeth goes to the cops, because I will not be separated from my child. Fair enough. Let’s go do what we got to do.

[ Doorbell, knock on door ] Are you expecting someone? I’ll get rid of whoever that is, and I’ll meet you at the stables. Alright. What the… well, hi, felicia. Oh, I’m really sorry for just showing up like this, but I really need to talk to you. May I come in? Y-you know what? It’s — it’s actually not a very good time. It’s about ryan chamberlain. Hello? Do you ladies need help? Are you okay? So, what did brick want? Uh… okay. Don’t tell me. You guys went to discuss last night’s basketball scores? Do you really want to know? My love, I saw your face when brick called. Yeah. And that was enough to make me concerned. I can handle myself. I know you can handle yourself, but will you just humor me? Promise me that you’ll be extra careful. I promise. Finn has always been there for me. I’m grateful that hasn’t changed. I think a part of me will always love him. You went through so much together. It would test anyone. But the fact that you can still remain friends… maybe you’ll find your way back to each other. I don’t think that’s in the cards. I do wish things could be different. Terry tells me you and elizabeth are no longer. Why is this? Things just got complicated. Life is complicated. Love is not… with the right person. If only that were true. You’re going to have to talk to trina. Trina’s not here. You are. It’s really none of my business. Young man, there’s a time and a place for chivalry.

[ Scoffs ] But this ain’t it. Start talking, spencer. Trina and i went to go see stella. That’s where you went? Mm-hmm. Why? Mom, after I found out about your affair, we promised we’d be open with each other. I thought this was a turning point for us. It was. No, no, no. A-and I felt awful that you thought that you couldn’t trust me, a-and I was glad that we made it through that. So then why won’t you tell me what stella’s talking about? Please. Is it really bad? Um… you know how I told you that your dad’s work, it put a strain on our marriage, and how lonely and depressed I was, always feeling like I came in second to his job. And that’s when curtis came into my life. And you an affair. But stella implied that your relationship with curtis has something to do with whatever you’re keeping from me. Is she telling the truth? Did something else happen? Curtis found out that I was married, and he ended things. And I was heartbroken, but I went back to your father, and I was — I was determined to make things work, no matter what. Did you… did you stop loving dad? I-I, um… I just wanted to be a priority to him. I just wanted him to care about me. And I think — I think he sensed that I was struggling because he really started to put more of an effort into our marriage and he really started to — to love on me. And I thought, “this is amazing. Everything is going to be okay and everything is going to work out.” So what happened? Weeks later… I found out that I was pregnant.

[ Scoffs ] Oh, my god. No, no, honey, you don’t understand — no! I understand that you had an affair and you got pregnant! Are you saying… curtis is my father?

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Of course I’ll help esme. I stopped being her nanny, but I never stopped caring about her. Wait, why did — why would you think that dante and i were setting a trap for you? I haven’t heard from esme in some time, and then you turned up asking questions. I’m afraid I assumed the worst. Which is what? I was afraid esme’s father had taken her and then sent you to make sure I never utter a word about him. Ever since esme tracked him down, I’ve been living in fear that he’ll come after me. You know who esme’s father is? We would like to talk to him. I mean, he could be the key to proving that esme didn’t commit these crimes, right? What exactly is esme accused of? There’s a serial killer who’s been terrorizing port charles. It isn’t esme. It can’t be. Uh, that’s what we believe also. And we’re trying to prove that. So if you could just tell us esme’s father’s name. Oh. Hello, chief. Thank god we ran into you. On the ground. Hands in the air. Oh, please, please, please, please. Oh, please help me. Please help me. Please, please, please, please. Put your hands in the air where I can see them. No, but you don’t understand. He made us do this. No! Now, that felt good! Hello, mac! What a delight to find you here.

[ Crying ] Okay, felicia, you definitely have my attention. You were working with the pcpd to get information out of ryan about esme. Are you interested in doing that again? Oh, no. No, no, I’m not. The pcpd has reason to believe that ryan is involved with the hook murders. Did you know that? Are you sure? An earring from one of ryan’s victims was found on rory cabrera’s person like a calling card. That would mean that ryan attacked me. How is that even possible? He’s a vegetable. Chances are ryan is masterminding everything, and he’s using someone else to do the footwork. We know where all of his weak spots are, ava. We can get him to give up something that will point to his accomplice. I think if we work together, we can get to him. What do you say? Where are you taking me? Just get in, sweetheart. Please let me go. It’s gonna be okay. Please let me go. Sweetheart. Please just put on your seatbelt. No, I don’t wanna do this. Everything’s gonna be alright. What is happening?! Alright, esme.

[ Car horn honks ] Come on! What?! I have to make sure he can’t follow us. We’re stealing his car. I think we’re okay. But it’s like kismet, him coming along. Oh, come on!

[ Alarm blaring in distance ] Look! That’s spring ridge now realizing we’re not in our rooms. They’re — any minute, they’re going to find the guard, and then they’re going to find us. Move it! Oh, alright. It’s no fun if you can’t see the light leave their eyes anyway. Get in, and let’s get this road trip started! After one more stop, of course.

[ Alarm continues blaring ] Trina felt that stella should be at the wedding. But my aunt stella’s sick. Y– um, trina felt that she could convince her, if she felt up to it, but… but — but what?

[ Laughs nervously ] Guys. We found out that stella was never sick. She just said that to get out of coming to the wedding. Why would she do that? I don’t know. Spencer, this hesitation is starting to work my nerves, man. You’re gonna have to talk to trina. Look, gentlemen, this concerns very, very personal family information to which I’m not privy, so if you’ll excuse me. Come on, aunt stella, pick up. She’s avoiding your calls? None of this makes any sense. Why would stella lie and stay away from your wedding? You think trina and portia have been gone long enough?

[Voice breaking] Mom, please, be honest with me. Answer me. Is curtis my father? I don’t know. What do you mean, you don’t know? I’m sorry, sweetheart. I don’T. So he could be? He might be? Yes. Your dad had come home from work, and I had just finished a pregnancy test. And he was so happy and excited. And I was thrilled. Instantly, honey, you were our whole world. And it was like a new beginning for us. We were a new family, and that’s all I ever really wanted. And curtis was — he was out of my life by his choice. And I was back with my husband, and things were just so much better. In our hearts, sweetheart, you are our child. And at the time, I-I didn’t see the point in finding out if he was your biological father. You’re a doctor! You didn’t see the point?! You let me live my whole life as a lie! No, no, no, no. Marcus is your father. He’s your father in every way. Dna, it doesn’t change that, trina. Does dad know? I never told him or curtis. You kept this to yourself? This huge secret affects all of our lives. This is my identity! You do not have the right to keep it from me. I didn’t want to upset you, trina. I didn’t want to upset your life. Yes, maybe I was fooling myself into thinking that this day would never come, but there’s still every chance that marcus is your father. I-I truly — I wanted to spare you from the pain of thinking that he might not be. No, no, no! Trina! You wanted to spare yourself! I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I kept this from you. I’m sorry about it all. Believe me, I know this is turning your life upside down. But, honey, I need you to know that your father and I, we love you. We love you so much. And every choice I’ve made from the second I found out I was pregnant with you has been about you. It’s been about doing what’s best for you. No, don’t! Don’t! Just don’T. How can I believe anything that you say? How can you stand there and say you love me when you kept this from me my entire life?

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Ready to go? You change your mind about going to G.H.? Uh, I don’t think my heart can take it. Can we just go home? Yeah, you know I’d do anything for you. Yeah, I know that. That’s what gets me through all of this. Let’s go. Okay. You guys get home safely. Same. Enjoy the rest of your evening. Yours too. Bye, guys. Bye. [ Squeals ]

[ Chuckles ] Well, I guess — I guess it’s time to call it a night. Mm-hmm. I mean, you probably want to get home to the boys. Actually, all that’s waiting for me is an empty house. Jake and aiden are with friends, and cameron’s at his dorm. Oh, well, if you’re not quite ready to leave, I could go for a cup of coffee. Sounds really nice. Josslyn: Spencer. Hey, could you excuse me? Yeah. I’m gonna get going, too. If you see my mom, tell her I say hi. I will. Okay. Hey. Um, what happened with you and trina? I saw you guys head out, and when she came back inside, she looked upset. Did you do something? This time, joss, I can guarantee that I had nothing to do with it. Well, do you know if she’s okay? I have absolutely no idea. I know that you can’t comprehend this right now, but at the time, I thought I was doing the best thing for all of us, trina, I really did. No, you were doing — you were doing what was best for you, not for me or dad or even curtis. I thought it was bad enough that you cheated on dad — the man who will always be my dad, but may not be my father. It just — god, it just kills me that… you hurt him again. Oh, trina! I can’t — I can’t do this. I gotta get out of here. No, no, don’T. No! Don’t leave! No, you can’t — no! I can’t even look at you right now! We can work this out, trina! I can’t even look at you right now! I don’t know who I am anymore. But I sure as hell don’t know who you are.

[ Crying ] Portia: No! Her father is the devil incarnate. I tried to warn esme. I told her she’d be far better off without him, but… she was always desperate to know her parents. Well, who is he? We need a name. Yeah, please, maggie. We might be able to save her. His name is chamberlain. Ryan chamberlain. Oh, boy. Oh, okay. Okay. Alright, I’m — I’m in. I’ll… thank you, ava. You won’t regret it. Well, if ryan is behind my attack, it’d be my pleasure to help take him down. But I can’t do anything about tonight, though, because I — I have other priorities. Yeah, well, so do I, actually. I need to be on my way. Okay. So we’ll talk about the details tomorrow? You bet. Have a good evening.

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 stop? We have one chance at escape, and you want to pull over? Because why? You’re jonesing for a slurpee? Ha! Hardly. Oh, I get it. This is about your precious little ava, isn’t it? A heart wants what it wants. Yeah, I doubt it’s your heart calling the shots, lover boy. Come on, ryan! Gets your head back into the game. The more you dillydally, the closer detective falconeri and his girl come to blowing us up. That barmaid, I think she knows more about maggie fitzgerald than she’s letting on. You know, we could be a lot closer to finding esme’s parents than we thought. Well, I hear you, and I agree, but maybe we shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves, right? We have a hunch right now. We don’t have any proof. Then we find some. Any suggestions? I think that you should go to that pub and push that barmaid for some more answers. Well, yeah, I could do that. Or — or — you know, hear me out. But are you — are you still… what? …Feeling jet-lagged?

[ Door opens ] My usual lager, love. Sorry, cyril, we’re closed. Dear. Oh, dear. I suppose I’ll see you tomorrow, then. Cyril, wait. Yeah? What time’s the next train to london? Ah, the express departs at the quarter-hour. Going on holiday? Something like that. To the best of the best! Congratulations! Guests: The best of the best! Mm. Drew, thank you so much. I love you guys. Thank you. That was beautiful! You’re amazing. Well, well… my man. That was perfect. I love you, bro. I meant every single word. Okay. Ah, it is the maid of honor’s turn next. Whoo!That’s right.

[ Indistinct conversations ] Trina robinson, show yourself.

[ Singsong voice ] Where is trina?

[ Laughs ] I know she was so excited to give her toast. Well… where could she be? She, uh, probably didn’t know that we would be making toasts so soon. I suppose she could give hers later. Well, I-I guess that every wedding has their hiccups, right? I guess this is ours. You mean, uh, our hiccup wasn’t aunt stella taking a sick day?

[ Laughs ] No, that was a hitch. Right. Okay. So I guess we just go with the flow. It is our day, after all. Yeah.

[ Clinking ] Kiss! Kiss! Man #1: Yeah! Man #2: Yeah, here we go!

[ Laughter ] Already? Kiss her! Kiss her!Yeah! Yeah! All: [ Chanting ] Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! Man: There you go. Whoo! Come on, now. Remember — go with the flow.

[ Laughs ]

[ Guests cheering ] Oh, that’s juicy!

[ Cheering continues ] We’re all watching! Trina. I-is everything alright? Your mother… yeah, she’s fine. Uh, a-and curtis is too. The wedding is beautiful, and everyone’s at the reception. Then why… I was worried about you. I thought, um… well, I just thought you must be really sick to miss my mom and curtis’s wedding. Can we come in? Yeah. Are you feeling better, miss henry? No chicken soup from room service? No boxes of tissues? No cough drops? I might have exaggerated the state of my health somewhat. I-I just needed a quiet evening. A quiet evening? Instead of A… major family celebration. I’m sorry. I — I don’t understand. What would keep you from my mom and curtis’s wedding?

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Okay, attention, everyone. There’s been a slight change in plans. We will pick up the speeches later. So in the meantime, I encourage you to — well, we encourage you to eat, drink, and be merry. Actually, I would love to give a toast. Is now a good time? I cede to the lovely lady. Are you trying to distract me? Mnh. Mnh-mnh, mnh-mnh. No, no, no. No. I’m just — I’m just, you know, trying to collect my thoughts. But it’s weird, you know, like, none of them — none of them are telling me to go back to that pub and hold the barmaid’s feet to the fire. Oh, no, no, no, I didn’t mean for you to go and interrogate her, but it’s pretty obvious that that barmaid knows a lot more about esme’s nanny than she’s letting on. Right, you know, that’s, uh… you know, something we could do in the morning. And give her time to warn the nanny? Are you kidding me? By that time, maggie fitzgerald could be off in the wind. Bye. Get home safe. Good night. Half an hour before the train. Archie. Sorry to call so late, but, uh [Clears throat] I am, uh, coming down with something terrible.

[ Clears throat ] I feel it in the back of my throat. So can you open up for me tomorrow morning? Well, you’ll just have to reschedule ’cause I’m not gonna be here!

[ Exhaling sharply ] Here I am, trying to save our little family from ruin, and you’re plotting a rendezvous with that harlot? You know what? I’m taking this back. You know, your jealousy of ava is getting really old. Ha! You ever thought of deep breathing? Oh, I see. So you want me to meditate while those two nosybodies are on the hunt for esme’s long-lost nanny? Well, maybe they wouldn’t be on the hunt if you weren’t so willing to talk to detective falconeri. Detective falconeri gave me no choice. I was protecting esme! While you sit there lounging in that chair all day long, I’m the one doing all the work.

[ Sighs ] Mm. No, no, don’t see it. Oh, sorry. I was just looking for my violin. Well, who broke out of prison? Who’s the one seeking retribution for everyone that wronged esme? Who broke back into prison? You never once thanked me for all my hard work. I even let that perky wannabe princess felicia cozy up to me. You what?! So let’s all raise a glass to the happy couple. To portia and curtis. Guests: To portia and curtis!

[ Cheering ] Yeah! Hey. What a wonderful speech that was, wasn’t it? It’s a gift. All these people expressing their love, their admiration for you both. It’s amazing. We are blessed. Yeah. Ava, I’m recording wedding messages for portia and curtis. Is there anything you want to add? Get everything in writing.

[ Exhales sharply ] What was that? Mm, may the road rise up to meet you. Oh. How poetic.

[ Mid-tempo jazz music playing ] Hey. Oh! At risk of complimenting my own hotel, doesn’t the ballroom look spectacular? Yes! Beautiful! To you. Oh! And your most classy venue. Well, thank you. Well, I own half of the hotel. You know what? Are you still hungry? ‘Cause I can try to go find a server, get you a little bit more food. Okay, I’ll be right back. Hmm! She’s overcompensating. She’s — she’s just worried, you know? For willow, she doesn’t want to spoil the wedding. Yeah. Must be tough putting on a brave face under the circumstances. I’m proud of her. Me too. Anything I can do? Yeah. Just keep her distracted. Will do. Hey, I appreciate you’re such a good friend to nina. Okay. Little bit more food. Alright. Um, didn’t you think that elizabeth’s toast was sweet? Yeah, sweet. A little saccharine, but — but nice. Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] Hey, you know what? Um, I’m gonna go see laura. Is that okay? Oh. Yeah. So… hmm? Mm. What did you think of drew’s speech? Mind if I, uh, sit down? Oh, of course. Come. So… I-it was a nice ceremony, right? The officiant was — was top-rate.

[ Laughs ] Not too last-minute? I don’t think anybody would even know that he didn’t have time to prepare. Oh, great. Thank you. I feel sorry for stella, though — to come down ill in the 11th hour. You know, I was looking forward to seeing her, and I don’t know what happened to her. Y-you think she’s all right? Hope so. Would you just look at that beautiful wedding cake just waiting to be eaten? Oh, I know. Molly has been eyeing that cake ever since we got here. She’s not the only one. Well, I guess that’s our cue. Yes! Let’s do it. Cake time. There’s a reason I wasn’t at the wedding. Good reason. A reason your mother would understand. But you didn’t tell her the real reason. You said you were sick. It’s true I lied. A-and I hated doing it. But I didn’t want to make portia’s day about me. I don’t get it. My mom was worried about you. Why would she understand your absence? She found it.

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Did you and my mom talk about something when you went to pick up your dresses? Otherwise, I-I really — I really don’t understand. It’s not for you to understand, trina.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry. That — that didn’t come out right. I… I just didn’t want to complicate things. I know how difficult it is planning a wedding, and that’s why I asked laura to take my place. One less thing for curtis and portia to worry about. But that still doesn’t explain why you wouldn’t perform the ceremony. Aunt stella, what are you not telling me?

[ Sighs ] In my experience, the longer that secrets are kept, the more damage they do. Well, with all due respect to your experience, young man, this is a family matter. And last time I checked, you’re not family. You’re right. I apologize. But I’m family now. Right? Yes, baby, you are. And so I’ll say this — I wanted to be there, but I simply couldn’T. Not in good conscience.

[ Squeals softly ] Okay. Yes. Yay.

[ Guests cheering ] You smear cake in my face, you will live to regret it.

[ Laughter ] Wouldn’t dream of it. Man: Don’t do it.

[ Laughs ] Daddy’s watching.

[ Laughter ] How’s that? It’s perfect. Woman: Oh, cute.

[ Laughs ] It’s delicious!

[ Laughs ] You still want to be my wife? That’s all I want. Yes! It’s so good. Oh, man. Boy, some kind of wedding, isn’t it? Sure is. Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] Everything okay with you? It’s nothing. I just — I just wish I could do more, give something to curtis, show him how much I love him. Granddad. Hey. Uncle curtis, he knows. And you being here, I mean, that’s the best gift you could possibly give him. Tj. Hey, could I borrow you for a minute? Yes, one sec. One sec. Okay. One sec. Try not to worry so much. Okay? Promise. Hell to the no. Good.

[ Laughs ] I love you. I love you more.

[ Sighs ]

There’s something ’bout the way you move me, baby… okay, go. Welcome to the family, portia. Don’t forget about trina. Just kidding. Trina… you have always felt like family, and now it’s just official. But stepcousin doesn’t quite do it justice. I see you as a sister. Okay. Whew! Hey, no tears, babe. This is a happy occasion. I am happy! Ahh. I thought your speech was very nice. Oh, well, you don’t want to hear what I think of drew cain. Now I do. Well, he and carly are involved, and they’re trying to hide it for some reason. And since carly doesn’t do anything without an agenda, I’m sure the reasons are less than legitimate. You see that smile on spencer’s face when he saw trina? Like the weight of the world was off his shoulders. She brings out the best in him. He needs that now more than ever. Little chance he’s gonna get that from nikolas. Who knows why drew and carly are keeping things quiet. Their reasons might not make sense to anybody but the two of them. But, I mean, I have nothing to say on the matter. I mean, look at me. I’m a mess. I’m clearly no expert in relationships. You idiot! You know better than to play games with felicia scorpio. Did you just call me an idiot. Well, if the shoe fits. Ryan, you were with me when felicia came here. With her hubby. You know, threatening to send us both back to d’archam. Remember? It’s not like we were having tea and crumpets. And you haven’t seen her since? No! The brothers scorpio ganged up on me when I was having my physical at G.H. Two broken records, again threatening to send me back to d’archam. But since I’d of course prefer to have spring ridge as my base of operations, I told them that I would cozy up to you and glean some useful tidbits about your relationship with esme, which would prove that, of course, she was the one who killed their boy in blue, officer cabrera. Right. And just what did you tell them? Nothing useful. I was just stringing them along. And protecting you in the meantime. You’re welcome. I don’t need protection. You know what I’m capable of. Maybe back in the day, lover boy. But, I mean, come on. Look at you. I mean, you’re not exactly, uh, in practice.

[ Chuckles ] I mean, not much more, really, than a piece of furniture.

[ Laughs ] Yeah.

[ Gasping ] Think again. And he’s back! Ladies and gentlemen, the ryan chamberlain we all know and love. The ryan chamberlain we need.

[ Laughs ] So come on, ryan. Just get ready. Get yourself ready to act. ‘Cause I-I feel it in my bones. The hour is nigh.

[ Exhales sharply ] You know, and just in case you feel like exercising your legs tonight… feel free.

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in life same story every night. Time in the rocking chair.” Don’t sweat it, sweetheart. Baby books are for suckers. “You know more than you think you do.” Dr. Spock. He was the foremost pediatrician of the 20th century and a very wise man. Look, that may be true, but I am in prison. There aren’t exactly any rocking chairs in here. I don’t know what’s gonna happen to us. Oh, my sweet girl. You don’t have to worry about a thing. Everything’s gonna be taken care of. Taken care of? What does that mean? I guess you might have a point. I mean, who is that barmaid anyway, right? Exactly. I mean, we just happened upon the pub. We thought she was someone local. But what if she knows more about maggie fitzgerald than she’s letting on? You’re not gonna let this go, are you?

[ Laughs ] No. Not a chance. Come on, come on.

[ Sighs ] Sorry, archie. Your toast was beautiful. Oh, thank you. I meant every word. I know you did. You know, when I was speaking, it suddenly hit me — what if this is my last chance to tell everybody how I feel? Hi, mr. Ashford. I was wondering if you wanted to say anything for portia and curtis’s wedding video. Oh, no. No, I-I… are you sure? Alright. Okay. Alright, I’ll try. Okay. Hello, curtis. Hi, portia. Uh, it’s been my, uh — my pleasure. It’s been… no, no. Well, it’s been my honor to… I-I’m sorry, dearie. I mean, miss dearie. I’m not good at speechifying. It’s okay, it’s okay. Don’t worry. Please. Marshall’s gonna lay it out a little bit later with the band backing him up. Okay. Alright? Yeah, yeah. Right, drew. Right. You know, it means the world to me that spencer still has you in his life. Well, listen, let me put it this way — spencer is all I have left of my sister. I love that kid. I know you do. I just wish he could have that kind of closeness with his father. Ava, I am so sorry. Here we are at a wedding, and you and nikolas just finalized your divorce. Nikolas… should never have come back to port charles. We’d all be better off. No sign of trina? She’s not responding to my calls or texts. Now I-I’m officially getting worried. I mean, where is she? I’ll go look for her. No, no, no, no, no. I appreciate it, but I’m probably just overreacting. Besides, you’re the man of the hour. You can’t disappear too. Josslyn, josslyn. Have you seen trina anywhere? Oh, you know, she texted me earlier that her and spencer needed some air. Um, I’m sorry. I should have told you that before. Well… see? She’s fine. Good conscience? What does my mom marrying curtis have to do with your conscience?

[ Sighs ] You — you may be too young to understand this, but as you get older. There are things you just don’t say. You equivocate because you want everybody to get along. Most importantly, you don’t want to hurt anyone. And all that stuff you didn’t say, it catches up with you. What haven’t you said? Aunt stella, are you — are you upset that my mom had an affair with curtis? I mean, that was 20 years ago. Or do you think, because she cheated on my dad, she’ll cheat on curtis?

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My gosh, how you move me like air, you’re all I breathe you ready? Look, look, I’m gonna tell everyone I’m a little rusty, and they shouldn’t expect anything. No, no, no, no. This is what’s gonna happen. Okay, I’m gonna go out there and I am gonna introduce you. Alright. And then you are gonna walk out on stage and you are gonna play because you are a pro. Okay. You got this. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Yeah, right. Alright! Right. Alright, everybody! Doesn’t the band sound fantastic? Whoo! Give them some love up here! Whoo, whoo! Woman: Yes! Well, it’s about to get even better. Let me tell you that. Have you ever wondered where curtis gets his impeccable style, rhythm, and charm? Yeah, you. We’re talking about you. You’ve wondered. Well, guess what.

[ Laughter ] It is my great pleasure to introduce to you the father of the groom. Put your hands together, please. Marshall ashford’s coming out! Woman: Marshall!

[ Guests cheering ] You know about this? I’m just as surprised as you are. Oh, thank you. Thank — thank everyone. Um, I, uh… I want to dedicate this song to my son and — and his lovely wife.

[ Mid-tempo jazz music plays ] You sure you don’t wanna come back to this pub with me? Well, I mean, I would — I would like to go back, but I think it’s a really good idea if you go, because I think that that barmaid would be more willing to talk to you without me there. Mm. I get it. So you get to stay here and get all naked and cozy in this bed and sleep off your jet lag?

[ Laughs ] Yeah, no, I wish. I am going to be busy cybersleuthing the local school areas. I don’t know, maybe maggie was a third-grade teacher or something. I don’t know. I’ll figure something out. I respect you and your diligence. Thank you. Good luck. Cheerio. Ha! Cheerio, m’lady. What do you mean, it will all be taken care of? Just that you need to relax. These baby hormones are driving you a little crazy, aren’t they? All I meant was it’ll all work out. And how do you know that? Well, your baby daddy’s very rich. He’s not gonna let you languish in here, or his baby. Five minutes till lights out. Time to head back to your cellblocks. So, uh…come on. W-why don’t I take you back to your room? I’ll even show you a shortcut.

[ Guests cheering ] Wow. No, it’s not about your mother’s affair with curtis. Not exactly. But it’s part of it.

[ Sighs ] I’m sure that you know I kept a secret from curtis, and it almost ruined our relationship. Curtis spent 40 years without a father, and my silence was part of the reason. That experience changed me, and I will not keep a secret like that ever again. Maybe I should leave you two alone. No. Please stay. Okay, um… aunt stella, I’m kind of freaking out. Is there something my mom doesn’t know about curtis?

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Thank you so much for coming, guys. Hey, thank your groom. Yeah, like I told you, curtis made all the arrangements. Well, you still had to show up. We wouldn’t have missed it for the world. And it’s wonderful to see you so happy, sweetheart. Yeah. It feels pretty wonderful too. I’m just upset that I didn’t get to see more of my niece. I mean, it’s so weird. She’S…off with a friend. Let’s just…yeah. Instead of being with her mom on her wedding day? Hey, go easy on my granddaughter, zeke. Yeah. You’re only young once. Yeah, I know. Alright, we’re out. Bring it in. Ohh!

[ Laughs ] Congrats. Congrats. Thank you. Sweetheart. Mm! Take care. Thanks again. Okay. You’re welcome. Thank you. Stella: There’s something portia needs to tell curtis, and she needs to tell you too. You deserve the truth. Why can’t you tell me? Even though I’m family now, it’s not my place. Now, the truth is gonna be hard for you to hear, but I believe you’re gonna be better off for it. And I trust that you will look after your friend. Yes, ma’am. You mind if I hug you? You’re a smart, strong young woman, and I believe that you’re gonna make it through. Let’s go. What was that about? I have no idea. But I’m gonna find out. Okay, miss malone, miss green… ugh! Come on, maggie fitzgerald. What happened? Did you marry? You just change your name? What am I looking…

[ Knock on door ] Oh.

[ Clears throat ] Hey, miss bletchly. I’m sorry to trouble you, ms. Mccall. May I come in? Yes. Yes, of course. I forgot to ask at check-in if you preferred coffee or tea in the morning. Oh, you know, coffee. Coffee would be great. Okay. Uh, is there — is there something else? Well, I noticed mr. Falconeri went out again. It — it is none of my business, but the village closes early. He’ll be quite disappointed if he went out sightseeing. Oh, uh, you know what? Dante, um, he likes to take long walks at night. I-it helps him sleep. Well, that’s quite alright, then. Yeah. Um… have you been in this village long?

[ Chuckles ] My entire life, dear. So I’m sure you practically know everyone. Indeed I do. And you don’t miss much? Well, I suppose I’m more observant than most. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions? W-where are you taking me? Oh, this — this way’s faster, sweetheart. You’ll — you’ll see.

[ Keys jingling ] What are you doing here? Oh, what have you gotten me into?

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Oh, lord, did I do the right thing? Please tell me I didn’t destroy my family. I’ll help if I can. Okay. Good. Thank you. My partner and I, we were looking for a woman. Her name’s maggie fitzgerald. Does that name mean anything to you? I’m sorry, I — I am observant, just not terribly good with names. Okay. Um… well, do you know of a woman in the village who may have worked as a nanny or possibly a schoolteacher? Hmm, a nanny? Oh! I believe the barmaid at the pub once worked with children. Wait, the — the barmaid. Mm-hmm. Wait, are you talking about the woman who’s — who’s tall with the curly red hair? Yes, that’s her. Oh, she worked as a nanny in america. Her name’s margaret. Is that the woman you’re looking for? Hey, I’m sure trina will be back any second. If you want, I’ll go look for her. No, no, no. That’s okay. Let’s — let’s throw the bouquet. Are you sure? I didn’t want trina to catch it anyway.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Everybody, the bride is ready to throw her bouquet. Everybody get on the floor and take your chances. Come on. Look out! There will be blood.

[ Laughter ] Okay! You’re not going for the bouquet?

[ Chuckles ] Oh, sonny. I’d rather crawl over broken glass. You’re not the only one leaving early. Nikolas isn’t taking her calls, and she’s worried. And the way I feel, I wouldn’t care for one second if I ever saw him again. I’m so — I’m so sorry, officer. We just got turned around. She said this was a shortcut to my cell. I’m escorting you back. You don’t need to be rough. Huh. Where did you get these? Oh, you know, I found those in the dayroom. Are — are they important? Yeah, hold — don’t move. Aah! Hey, esme. Road trip? Toss the bouquet already. We’re not getting any younger. Okay! Okay, okay.

[ Drumroll plays ] Whoo! Aah!

[ Cymbals clash ]

[ Laughs ] Trina, we have been trying to find you. And I’ve been trying to find answers.

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so before we get this ball rolling, I must ask a question that we all know the answer to already, but I’m gonna ask it anyway. Can anyone here show just cause why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

[ Laughter ] Tell curtis that trina might be his daughter. If you do it now before the wedding, it gives you a fighting chance. But if curtis finds out later on his own, you’ll lose him, portia, just like I did. “Speak every man truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” How long have you known? I don’t know anything for sure. But you suspect. Yes. Curtis and portia’s affair would line up with how old trina is.

[ Knock on door ] Evening, grandpa. Know what day it is? Does it matter? They’re all the same in this hellhole. Of course it matters. It’s only the most romantic day of the year. Happy valentine’s from meemaw. But don’t worry. That’s not your only gift. Chocolate-covered strawberries? Oh, no. Something much sweeter. A way out of here for the four of us. Well, at least there weren’t any cows this time.

[ Chuckles ] It was definitely an improvement from the ride to the b&B. It was. We just got to keep you on the left side of the road. You mean the wrong side of the road. Not in england. I haven’t noticed that you have offered to drive yet. Cause I haven’T. You noticed that? Yeah? Then why don’t you keep your mouth zipped, falconeri? Alright, fair enough. Well… so, do you think this is the place? Well, it’s worth a shot, right? What if maggie isn’t even a drinker? Then hopefully someone who knows her is a drinker. Let’s go.

[ Mid-tempo music plays ] Welcome. Can I help you? Uh, yeah, we’re counting on it. Silence.

[ Chuckles ] That’s what we like to hear — or not hear, as the case may be. Now, as per tradition, I will pose the same question to you. Curtis, portia, do either of you know of any reason why you should not be joined in holy matrimony? More silence. Okay. Um, let’s get these two hitched. Man: Whoo-hoo!

[ Light laughter ]

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Will you, portia,take curtis as your husband, to love, comfort, and honor him, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, as long as you both shall live?

[ Sniffles ] I will. And will you, curtis, take portia as your wife, to love, comfort, and honor her, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live? I will. And to the family and friends, will you promise to do your best to support portia and curtis in their new union? Together: We will. Yes, we will! You hear that? Surrounded by love and support. You’re truly blessed. Warning — what I have might be contagious. Diagnosis? Very bad case of second-guessing myself. Mm. Well, I think I’ll take the risk. I see someone’s been drawing comfort from the good book. Trying to, anyway. Not much success. I just hate all these unanswered questions. Such as? Am I doing the right thing staying away from the wedding? Or is hiding out here just plain cowardly? Okay, well, stella henry is no coward. You love your nephew and you want him to be happy. Two things we have in common. I made it by myself in arts and crafts. They wouldn’t let me use scissors, of course, so I… had to improvise.

[ Laughs ] Oh, you’re all heart. Don’t you forget it. You’re gonna owe me huge when we blow this joint. Speaking of “we,” who’s the fourth?

[ Scoffs ] Esme’s baby. Duh. You’re really gonna have to work on your grandfathering skills when we hit the road. We’ll have plenty of time for that. Sounds like you have it all figured out. Down to the very last detail. And our daughter’s on board? You know, you never even mentioned how beautiful the d– esme doesn’t know… does she? Two of your finest ales, please. Well, that’s a matter of opinion, isn’t it? Uh, yeah. Sure is. Yours. Alright, then. Two of my favorite ales… okay. …Coming right up. -Excellent. -Thank you. So, what brings you to my little village? Certainly not on any of those fancy tourist sites. No, actually, we are drawn to, like, out-of-the-way places, the kind of towns you can get lost in. Oh. Mm. Well, then you’ve come to the right spot. Hmm. Wow. That was fast. Thank you. Yes, cheers. Cheers, baby. Mm-hmm. Mmm. Oh, that’s great. That is delicious. I’m glad you like it. Yeah. Is there anything else I can help you with? Uh, you know, now that you’ve asked, uh, we’re — we’re looking to find a friend of a friend. Mm-hmm. Well, that might be easier to do if this friend of a friend had a name. Oh, uh, yeah, uh, maggie. Maggie fitzgerald. Curtis and portia would like to say a few words to each other. Curtis, why don’t you start? My love…

[ Sighs ] It’s been a long and winding road with us. First we were together. And then we were apart. Thankfully, now we’re back together. And I don’t doubt that that journey took a toll on us and others. But some of those others have blessed us. And for that, I’m eternally grateful. What I’ve learned about love, it ain’t always pretty. Certainly not easy, but nothing worth having ever is. But this… honey, this is everything. Portia, I vow to love you with all my heart, to give you all I have and all I am to make our lives and the lives of the people we treasure… …better.

[ Chuckles ] This is my vow to you. Laura: Portia? You’re up.

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You mentioned a long and winding road. I know it well. I thought that I would be traveling that road with my daughter. And she and my work was all that I would ever need.

[ Voice breaking ] And I was fine with that. But then you came back into my life. And you literally saved my life. And trina’S. And all of a sudden, I-I-I couldn’t imagine a world without you in it. Honey, your courage, your kindness, your conviction, all of it, it — it literally leaves me breathless. No one can make me laugh like you do. Or cry like you do. Hey.

[ Laughs ] No, it’s in a good way.

[ Laughs ] It’s in the best possible way.

[ Exhales shakily ] You just make me want to do and be better. And you have no idea how thankful I am to you for that. Honey, you’re a part of me. And I can’t imagine a world… without you in it. And, um… that’s, um… um… th-that’s why I, um… um… uh… baby, what is it? Uh…

[ Chuckles nervously ] It just feels like we’re damned if we do and we’re damned if we don’T. And I’m terrified that no matter how this plays out, curtis’s heart is gonna be broken either way. Maybe temporarily. But you’re forgetting that curtis loves trina. ‘Course, he might be shocked if it turns out that she’s his daughter. But once that settles — you know your nephew — he’ll be thrilled. Yes, but that blessing comes with a price. He’ll realize that portia’s been lying to him about the possibility for decades. A possibility she didn’t want to face. Portia was looking out for taggert. The man adores trina and has been an amazing father to her. I understand that. Telling the truth had the potential to upend a lot of lives. And then once curtis and portia got back together, trina was going through so much. But m-maybe it wasn’t time then. But — but once they set a date, o-once they decided to join their lives together and — and become a family? I keep praying about this, jordan. But heaven help me, I do not know if prayer is enough. Qu ite the handy one-handed man,aren’t you?

[ Laughs ] Esme will be told when the time is right. Now, can we please just leave the family spats for the road trip? Road trip? Did I stutter? Every law enforcement agency from here to alaska will be looking for us. Yeah, but they’ll be looking for three escaped fugitives, not a happy family cruising in an rv, listening to the radio. Can you picture it? No. Why are you being so negative? Because esme has kind of outgrown a baby seat. Oh. We’ll be needing one of those for the rv. She’s an adult pregnant woman who’s lost her memory. Do you really think she’s gonna let you throw her into the back of an rv? Don’t worry your pretty little head about it. You’re the one who said I’ve already got it all figured out. Then tell me the plan. You can’t be too careful, especially with that detective and his girlfriend trying to track down esme’s nanny. In your condition, I doubt you’re gonna be the one doing the driving. So why don’t you just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride? Maggie fitzpatrick, did you say? No, fitzgerald, and we are — we’re — we’re not here to make trouble for her. No, in fact, just the opposite. We’re trying to find someone she was close to. Maggie was this person’s nanny. Yeah, there was a family in london that she used to work for, and they said that she moved to this village. I do recall a woman who said she once worked as a nanny, but she didn’t call herself maggie. Oh, what was the name? Ah, yes. Marjorie. Do you — do you know where to find her? Oh, not a clue. Marjorie only came here for trivia night on thursdays. You must be awesome at that.

[ Laughing ] Oh, no. I’m awful at trivia. But marjorie was fantastic. A walking encyclopedia, really. But then she stopped showing up, so we figured she’d moved on. Well, maybe she left a clue to where she was going and you didn’t even notice it. Please, this is really important to us that we find her. Why? Because a woman that she once cared for — esme — is in trouble. Esme? Uh, yeah. Esme prince is her name. Did maggie — or, um, marjorie ever mention her? Portia? It’s okay. I’m so sorry. I’m sorry. I-it’s just hitting me all over again that I’m not just marrying you. I am marrying you and your beautiful family. Now they’re your family, too. And mine is yours. And that road of ours, it does not stop here. We travel it, all of us, together. Together.

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[ Sighs ] With this ring, I pledge to love you today… tomorrow [Sighs] And always.

[ Chuckles ] With this ring, I pledge all my love. And like this ring has no end, neither does my love for you. Laura: With vows and rings, you have given yourselves to each other. Therefore, by the power vested in me by the state of new york — and with the blessing of all your family and friends — I pronounce you husband and wife. You know what to do.

[ Laughter ] Oh, I certainly do.

[ Cheers and applause ] Oh. Um, I almost forgot. Your valentine’s present. Go on, take it. What’s the catch?

[ Scoffs ] Are you always this suspicious? Yes.

[ Sighs ] It’s my valentine’s gift to you. But just remember, you got to keep it hidden before the big escape. You do recall that I’m supposed to be in a fugue state, unable to speak or move, let alone wield a weapon. But that’s only till we get to the gate. Once we’re outside those walls, you can be your old self again. But if something goes wrong, then I’m caught holding a knife. And you’re caught holding esme’s hand and claiming that I hijacked you. I mean… everyone needs a backup plan, right? Marjorie never talked about her charges. Are you — are you positive? Why so invested in this esme person? She’s in, uh, uh, quite a bit of trouble back in the states. What kind of trouble? The kind that maggie would probably be the key to getting her out of. You know what? Um, look. Look, I-I get it. We showed up out of nowhere. You have absolutely no reason to trust us. But if maggie knew what esme was going through, she would — she would want to help. You sure there’s nothing you can tell us?

[ Piano music playing, indistinct conversations ] Ladies and gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the newlyweds, portia and curtis ashford!

[ Cheers and applause ]

[ Slow music plays ]

[ Mid-tempo music plays ] Tender and soft as the wind now you’re drifting through my soul there is no one here but the two of us alone gently your words calm my heart to a softer shade of red you touch me with your whisper you make me feel so breathless

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Have I told you how much I love you? Portia: Yes. [ Chuckles ]

By your heart have I told you how excited I am to start our lives together? Yes, baby, you have.

[ Chuckles ] Okay.

[ Chuckles ] Am I doing too much? You want me to stop? Never.

I’m breathless I’ve never seen my mom so happy. Well. Those vows. Maybe true love does exist. Yeah. Maybe it does. Everything looks gorgeous, especially the co-owner of the venue. How you holding up? I’m okay. Yeah? Yeah, I’m just, you know — I’m thinking about willow and imagining dancing at her wedding. There still might be a chance of that, so we can’t lose hope. Yeah. Somebody pinch me.

I’m breathless that seals it. I’m awake. I’ve lived long enough to see my son get married.

[ Chuckles ] Uncle curtis looks like he’s on cloud nine. Yeah, and my sister looks stunned. Molly: I know. It’s like she can’t believe the wedding actually happened. Oh. It happened. Those two are destined for a lifetime of bliss. Oh. Thank you. You’re welcome. Watching them, it seems so simple, doesn’t it? Maybe it is. Maybe people just… tend to overcomplicate things. “People”? Yeah. People. To life getting simpler one day. I will definitely cheers to that.

[ Cheers and applause ] Sir, I believe there’s a tradition to uphold. Indeed there is. And I would love to dance with my little girl. I would love it, too, daddy.

[ Both laugh ] Man: How about a dance?

[ Applause ] We love you!

[ Laughter ] It looks like they’re doing the daughter/daddy thing. Should we show ’em what we got? Lead the way.

You know I love you drew: Alright. Looks like we’ve got a father/daughter duo on the dance floor. Everybody, a round of applause for the bride, her father, sterling, as well as the daughter of the bride and her father, marcus. Beautiful.

[ Applause ]

This is true you’re actually making yourself sick over this. It’s just something I take for my blood pressure. Don’t worry. My cardiologist assured me that I’ll outlive all y’all. Hmph. You’d better. ‘Cause in case you didn’t know it, you are indispensable. Cemetery’s full of indispensable people. Let’s talk about something else. Okay. Like what? Oh, have you forgotten what day it is? Enough about curtis’ love life. What’s going on with yours? All you have to do is stay in that chair, look as vacant as the bates motel, and I’ll have you and our daughter out of here and on our way to our new life before the guards even have a chance to realize we’re gone. Ohh. I get misty-eyed just… thinking about it. After all this time, together again — a real, all-american family. It sounds promising. It’s more than promising. It’s a sure thing! Except you’re not accounting for one potential glitch. No glitch. This plan is glitch-free. What if esme refuses to come with us? I mean no offense, but as you pointed out, I’ve never laid eyes on you until tonight. How do I know you’re not the reason that poor girl’s in trouble? You know what? You don’T. Yeah. Unfortunately, you just have to trust us. Maggie fitzgerald was the closest thing that esme had to a friend, and maybe she could tell us something about her family, if she had a mother or a father. Basically, people who would do anything for her. Anything. And we mean anything. I wish I could help you. I truly do. Marjorie could name all of the spice girls faster than lightning. Mel b, mel c, victoria, emma, and geri. That’s impressive. Wow. But I never heard her mention an esme prince.

Always in my heart do you mind if I cut in? Well, now that you’re officially the stepfather, I think it’s only fair. Thanks for the dance. Thank you.

I will stand by you precious cargo. Don’t I know. You look lovely. Thank you.

Turn me away from you so how do you feel? Ooh. Let’s see. Um… mostly elated and grateful, of course, for your beautiful mother… and for absolutely everyone here.

I’ll be by your side but a large piece of that is reserved for you.

Day or night, I’ll comfort you portia. Honey, what’s wrong?

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Nothing’s wrong, daddy. Are you sure? I’m just — I’m just getting emotional. That’s all. Okay. The happiest day of your life can do that.

[ Both chuckle ] You know what? We used to be good at at. What? Dancing? Yeah, remember when I used to spin you around at the tan-o and…? Yes, I do. Let’s give it another shot. I know — look, I know it’s hard to have fun with what’s going on with willow and michael and everything. But we got to live life… or what’s the point?

[ Chuckles ] You guys don’t have to babysit me. Go. Dance. Have fun. You might consider taking your own advice. The dance floor is calling. I’m more of an innocent bystander myself than a dancer, so… what he said. Suit yourselves.

[ Glasses clink ] What are you waiting for? Look, I still don’t think you’re good enough for trina.

[ Chuckles ] But… it’s up for her to decide, not me. Just like it’s not up to you to decide who I spend my time with. Got it? Got it. Thank you.

[ Clears throat ] Hey. Hey. Do you have one more in you? Dance, I mean. With you? Yeah, I don’t see anyone else here.

[ Chuckles ] I just — I just thought we wouldn’t pretend to be friends in public anymore. Ohh. I was never pretending. Please tell me you’re not thinking of playing matchmaker. Ohh. Heaven forbid. Look at the mess I made of curtis’ love like. Eh, you’re not to blame for what happened to our marriage. Well, I certainly didn’t help. Then after getting all aflutter about his relationship with portia… eh, she’s good people, stella.

[ Scoffs ] She is! If only portia had been upfront from the start, they could have found out for sure if curtis is or isn’t trina’s father. Yeah, now it’s too late — not to find out, of course, but for it to come out with minimal damage. I see what you’re doing. We were talking about your love life. No, no.

You were talking about it. Message received. I can’t meddle in curtis’ business. I will not be meddling in yours. Well, it’s like the good book says. Take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.” “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34. That matthew. He really knew what was up.

[ Chuckles ] He most certainly did. I hate that stella’s missing this. Yeah. Your stepdad seemed pretty bummed about it, too. Wow. That’s so weird to say out loud. Hm? My stepdad. Oh. Curtis is hiding it well, but… I know it’s killing him that stella isn’t here. I know that look. What are you thinking? I’m thinking that it’s wrong that stella’s sitting in her hotel room. Sick or not, she needs to be at this wedding. I’ve been earning esme’s trust ever since she was brought here. Poor thing. She has no one else she can count on. Especially that supposed baby daddy of hers. All he ever did was dump a bunch of papers in her lap and tell her to sign away all her rights. Give me five minutes with that “prince,” and I swear I’ll eviscerate him. Spoken like a true and loving father. For now, just be patient. Let mama take care of everything. And once we’re on the other side of those walls, no one will ever hurt our baby girl again. Well, uh, get out of your hair. Thank you for the beer. Thank you for the generous tip. Yeah, we’ll be staying at mrs. Bletchly’s b&b, so if you can think of anything about maggie that could help us locate her, it’d be fantastic. I’ll make sure to reach out. And in the meantime, you’re welcome here any time. Thank you. Thank you. Have a good night. You, as well.

[ Door opens ] So, uh, what do you think? Same as you. She’s lying through her teeth.

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Was a little too friendly, don’t you think? And then she contradicted her, too. She said she didn’t know anything about trivia, and then… and then she rattles off all the names of the spice girls without missing a beat? Yeah. I’m sorry, but that woman knows a lot more than what she’s saying, and it’s not just about trivia. Okay. So, uh… let’s say — what if she was lying? She was. Okay. So what’s the next obvious question? Why? Oh. Esme. I warned you not to go and look up your father. What have you gotten yourself into now? So, you’re on board? I have a choice? Not so much. Once the stars are aligned and esme is with us, we’ll make our escape. It’ll all happen so fast, you won’t even have time to object. Still, no plan is foolproof. So, what if we happen to encounter an unforeseen complication? Then you’ll be the solution. Happy valentine’s day.

[ Chuckles ] Let me throw in just one little wrinkle to the itinerary. I got to hear it first. I just need to make one stop before we take off. I don’t know. What — what more can I say about my friend curtis? Uh, probably a lot. Oh, wow. A lot. That’s a lot of pressure, huh? Marshall: That’s my son. Yeah. How about this? How about — the quality that stands out the most to me when I think of you, when I think of this man — and laura touched on this a little bit during the ceremony — is loyalty. This man right here, he would lay down his life for those that he cares about. And I want you to know that I consider myself very, very lucky to be among them. Curtis and portia… I’m so happy for you guys. I’m j– I can’t wait to see the life that you build together. You’re beautiful inside and out. We all love you, right? -Oh, yeah. -Right. -Oh, yeah. To the best of the best, everybody! Congratulations, curtis and portia!

[ Laughter ] All: To the best of the best!

[ Laughter ] Hmm. Drew! Oh, yeah. Thank you so much. That was perfect, man. We love you, brother. I love you, too, man. I meant every single word. Okay, everybody, don’t go anywhere… ’cause it is the maid of honor’s turn now. Right? -Trina? -Uh-oh. Trina robinson, show yourself. Man: We’re in trouble now. Maybe she’s fixing up her makeup. Where is trina? I know she was excited to give the toast. Where could she be?

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Dante: [ Sarcastically ] Oh, that was fun.

Sam: Would you stop? It wasn’t that bad.

Dante: No, it wasn’t bad until you almost swerved off the road into the hedges.

Sam: Oh, I’m sorry. Was I supposed to expect a cow to be in the middle of the road?

Dante: Yeah. In the English countryside, I guess so.

Sam: Mm. Well… welcome to Devon.

Dante: Well, thank you. You know, I got to say, I think this room is my favorite part so far.

Hmm. The room… or the bed?

Dante: The room and the bed.

Sam: And the bed.

Dante: Yeah.

Sam: Well, what about… the gorgeous woman sitting on top of the bed?

Dante: Mm-hmm. You took the words right out of my mouth.

Sam: Oh, did I?

Dante: You did.

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Willow: I want to say those vows, Michael. I want to be your wife for as long as I can.

Michael: I want that, too, more than anything. We could, uh, we could do it today right here in the hospital.

Willow: Absolutely not.

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[ Elevator whirring ]

[ Whirring stops ]

Liesl: Alone at last.

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Josslyn: I didn’t take you for a wedding crasher.

Dex: No?

Josslyn: Unless you’re on the guest list?

Dex: Sonny wanted me here for security.

Josslyn: And you’re dressed to blend in.

Dex: How’d I do?

Josslyn: You look very handsome.

Dex: Good enough to be seen with you? If we could be seen together?

Josslyn: Have I told you that I hate that you work for Sonny?

Dex: Once or twice.

Josslyn: I hate it a little less today.

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Nina: [ Gasps ] Thank you.

Sonny: What did I do?

Nina: Well, you gave me the kick in the pants that I needed. It’s really great to be here, celebrating Curtis.

Sonny: I’m proud of you. And I know you’re nervous because of Willow.

Nina: I am, but I can’t tell you how much it means to me having you by my side.

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Spencer: Hi.

Trina: Hi.

Spencer: You look beautiful.

Trina: Oh, well, I feel beautiful. Is that weird to say?

Spencer: No. You’re just telling the truth. I have to admit, I was a bit surprised when you texted me. Did your mom really invite me?

Trina: Yeah. She really did.

Spencer: It’s very generous, especially considering her opinion of my family. I can’t even say that she’s wrong.

Trina: Did something happen?

Spencer: Nothing new. My father just continues to live down to my expectations.

Zeke: If it isn’t my gorgeous, brilliant niece. Who’s your friend?

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Laura: Ava.

Ava: [ Gasps ] Oh!

Laura: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you.

Ava: No, no, that’s — that’s fine. My mind is elsewhere, that’s all.

Laura: Thinking of Nikolas?

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Drew: Okay. It’s not an act. You’re actually not nervous.

Curtis: Ha ha! There’s nothing to be nervous about. We have history. We’re definitely in love. Portia and I are a sure thing.

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Portia: There’s no mistake. Curtis and I are getting married, and it’s what we both want.

Jordan: How can you say that when Curtis doesn’t have all the information? Portia, it is very likely that Trina is his daughter.

Portia: No, no, no, no, no. I’m not doing this again. Not today.

Jordan: I’m just trying to —

Portia: Stay out of my business, Jordan! I want you to leave, and I want you to leave now.

Jordan: It’s not me you have to worry about.

Portia: What does that even mean?

Jordan: Stella knows your secret, too.

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Liesl: I’ve been awaiting my chance to eviscerate you for your monstrous cruelty to Nina. And you call yourself a mother? No one worthy of that title could ever deprive a woman of her own child. I can forgive you Nelle. The girl was deeply troubled, and you didn’t know she was Nina’s until after she had perished. But Willow? Month after month keeping that secret. And now…[ Scoffs ] that may turn out to be the only time she and Nina ever get to have as mother and daughter. You robbed them of that. And as much as I hate you for it, I still pray you never experience that kind of pain.

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Willow: I don’t want to marry you in this room or the hospital chapel. These lights and smells and sounds. Our love is so much more beautiful than that.

Michael: Okay. We’ll… we’ll do it somewhere else where we want. We’ll make it happen.

Willow: Michael…

Michael: No, no. No. Don’t say it.

Willow: I have to. There’s a huge chance that…I’m going to die way sooner than either of us were prepared for. And I can’t even begin to describe how much I hate that, but that is our reality. And I refuse to spend whatever time I have left in this bed. I want to be with our children. I want to go to sleep with you lying next to me without a machine beeping away the seconds like a ticking time bomb. I want to go home.

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Sam: No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. Whoa.

Dante: Wait.

Sam: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Stop, stop, stop.

Dante: Come back. Where are you going?

Sam: No, because if I get back in the bed, we’re gonna end up, you know, making love.

Dante: Yeah.

Sam: Yeah. Which means we’re probably gonna fall asleep because we’re jet-lagged, and we need to be out there looking for Esme’s nanny.

Dante: [ Exhales sharply ] Right. In the hopes we get pointed in the direction of our killer.

Sam: Yes! There is my detective boyfriend.

Dante: Alright. Just so we’re on the record here. I’d rather be doing that.

Sam: Yeah. Me too. But later.

Dante: Later? Alright, when later?

Sam: When we find Maggie Fitzgerald.

Dante: Hmm. What happens if we strike out?

Sam: Hmm. I guess then you strike out, too.

[ Both laughing ]

Dante: We better get to work, then.

Sam: Yes.

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Trina: Spencer Cassadine, this is my grandfather, Dr. Sterling Robinson.

Spencer: It’s good to meet you.

Sterling: Pleasure.

Trina: And this — this is my uncle Zeke, the coolest uncle ever. Don’t be intimidated.

Zeke: Well, maybe be a little intimidated.

Trina: [Laughs]

Spencer: Deal.

Zeke: Good.

Sterling: So, how’s your mother feeling? Is she a little nervous?

Trina: She’s just excited. She can’t wait to marry Curtis.

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Portia: Stella knows what exactly?

Jordan: That she and Trina both had a close match on the same ancestry website, and it was someone in Port Charles. Then Stella’s match disappears at the same exact time Trina took herself off the website.

Portia: That doesn’t prove anything.

Jordan: Maybe not, but it was enough to convince Stella.

Portia: Stella’s not sick. She didn’t officiate the wedding because she knows that I could be lying to Curtis.

Jordan: I assume that’s what’s going on, yes.

Portia: And this is all your fault.

Jordan: Excuse me?

Portia: You wanted this to happen. You kept pushing and pushing and prying. Why, Jordan? Why can’t you just leave me alone?

Jordan: I’m a cop. Something didn’t add up, so I investigated.

Portia: For the millionth time, stay out of my business, Jordan. I’m warning you.

Jordan: Why do you think I didn’t say anything? I know it’s not my secret to tell, but Stella…

Portia: No, no, no. Stella’s not gonna say anything. Stella’s not gonna say anything either. No, I know she won’t.

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Ava: It’s true. I-I can’t help but think of Nikolas with regret. I really wanted our marriage to work.

Laura: Of course you did. I did, too.

Ava: Took you a while to come around, though, right? [ Laughs ] I’m not gonna dwell on that. Not today. Today is about Curtis and Portia, and I, for one, am so happy for them.

Laura: I am, too.

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Nina: Well, here’s the man of the hour.

Curtis: Nina. Alright. Hey, Sonny. Glad you could make it.

Sonny: How you doing?

Curtis: Alright.

Sonny: Drew.

Nina: So how do you feel?

Curtis: Well, my great day just got even better now that you’re here, and it means a lot that you’re here. I know you got a lot going on.

Nina: I’m really glad that I’m here.

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Terry: Hey.

Finn: Hey.

Terry: Have you heard from Elizabeth? She texted she was on her way, but that was a while ago. And now I’m kind of worried.

Finn: Hey. [ Whispers ] Don’t worry.

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Josslyn: On the one hand, I was hoping that Sonny and Nina would be no-shows so that I didn’t have to deal with them today.

Dex: On the other hand?

Josslyn: You’re here.

Dex: How’ve you been?

Josslyn: Oh, well, that’s another mixed blessing. My baby niece officially has a name.

Dex: Which is?

Josslyn: Amelia.

Dex: Pretty.

Josslyn: Yeah. The bad news is the doctors wanted to use the stem cells from the cord blood, but… it didn’t work out. They couldn’t harvest enough.

Dex: I’m sorry.

Josslyn: So am I.

Dex: What’s the next step?

Josslyn: Well… [Sighs] There’s still a chance for the bone marrow registry, but, I mean, chances are slim and, uh, Willow’s getting weaker every day.

Spencer: What are you doing here?

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Trina: We came out here to walk, so let’s walk.

Spencer: You didn’t answer my question. What are you doing here?

Josslyn: Hey, why do you care?

Spencer: Is he with you?

Josslyn: He’s working. Sonny posted him here as security.

Spencer: Seems like a good excuse to hang around Joss.

Josslyn: What?

Spencer: Not that you care, now that you’re a free woman.

Trina: Why are you doing this?

Josslyn: Because he wants a fight. Normally, I’d be happy to give him one, but we’re at your mother’s wedding.

Trina: Which I need to get back to. Come with me.

Spencer: I’ll be there in a moment.

Trina: Spencer —

Spencer: It’s fine. No one wants you here, dude.

Dex: “Dude”… Like Ms. Jacks said, I’m working.

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Laura: I’m so happy to see you.

Elizabeth: Not happier than I am to see you. I don’t know what it is, but when I’m with you, you just make me feel like everything is gonna be okay.

Laura: Is something wrong?

Elizabeth: Nothing that can’t wait until tomorrow. Today is about love, and I intend to enjoy every minute of it.

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Sonny: Big of you to show.

Taggert: Selfish reasons. The Hook’s still out there, and I want to make sure my daughter’s okay.

Sonny: I got my people looking out for things.

Taggert: Well, I guess, for once, I’m grateful.

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Molly: Hi. I’m so sorry I’m late.

T.J.: No worries. We still got plenty of time.

Molly: Good. [ Sighs ] It looks so beautiful in here.

T.J.: It’s a little different from our domestic-partnership ceremony.

Molly: Just a little bit.

T.J.: Any regrets?

Molly: No. Of course not. What we have is all I could ever want.

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Portia: If anyone can keep a secret, it’s Aunt Stella. I mean, look how many years she hid the fact that Marshall was still alive, and she did it for the family. And she’ll do the same this time.

Jordan: Even if she does stay silent, can you really walk down that aisle with this hanging over you? How long until you break, Portia?

Portia: I’ve carried it this far, haven’t I?

Jordan: And maybe you will indefinitely, but life happens. What if Trina needs her complete family medical history at some point? Or what if she decides to look into this whole DNA match herself?

Portia: Or what if none of that ever happens, Jordan? But, see, that would be your worst nightmare, wouldn’t it? Hmm? Because the man you still love would be getting married and living his happily ever after with someone else?

Jordan: Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. I do still love Curtis. I want him to be happy, and he’s happy with you. Don’t you get it? I want this marriage to work, which is why I am begging you to tell him the truth. Tell Curtis that Trina might be his daughter. If you do it now before the wedding, it gives you a fighting chance. But if Curtis finds out later on his own… …you’ll lose him, Portia… just like I did.

[ Door closes ]

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Carly: This must be especially triggering for you, given you just lost your daughter.

Liesl: People keep reminding me that she died a hero.

Carly: Thank god you’re alive. Thank god you’re alive.

Josslyn: Britt saved my life… and it cost her her own.

Liesl: And, yes, of course, it’s a small consolation knowing Britta gave her life courageously, but I’d rather have my daughter here.

Carly: Of course you would. I’m so, so sorry, Liesl.

Liesl: If you mean that… then help my niece.

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Michael: We have to talk to Dr. Randolph about getting you released, but she’s at a wedding right now.

Willow: That’s fine. I can wait a few hours, even until tomorrow, if necessary. But…that’s it. I want out of here. To go home. To be with our son and daughter and to plan our wedding.

Michael: That sounds good to me.

Willow: Yeah?

Michael: Yeah.  So, uh… well, what does it look like?

Willow: Well… When we were first married, it was in your family’s living room. Maybe we could do it there again. You think they’d let us?

Michael: Let us?

Willow: Dumb question.

Michael: Yeah, well, my family would be thrilled. They love you, Willow. Uh, they’ll want to celebrate with us.

Willow: So we’re agreed. You’ll take me home?

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Drew: You ready to get the show on the road?

Curtis: Almost. There’s something I need to do first. Excuse me.

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Terry: Hey. Where were you? Is everything okay?

Elizabeth: Currently, it’s great.

Terry: You’ve been worrying me for a bit, you know. But now you seem steadier, calmer.

Finn: Elizabeth, what are you gonna do?

Elizabeth: Turn myself in.

Elizabeth: I’ve been struggling with, uh, a decision. But now that I’ve made it, I’m feeling… not really better, but resolved.

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Drew: You look very nice.

Nina: As do you.

Drew: Did you, um, get in an Amelia sighting?

Nina: Yeah, I actually did. I came straight here from the hospital.

Drew: As cute as ever, I’m assuming.

Nina: Yeah, even more so.

Drew: She’s such a blessing right now.

Nina: Yeah. This wedding is a blessing. To have something to celebrate, it’s a gift.

Drew: It is.

Nina: So, Drew, are you flying solo or will Carly be joining you?

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Spencer: I will inform my Uncle Sonny that you were being intrusive, and…I sent you away.

Josslyn: Dexter’s doing nothing wrong.  Spencer, this is an actual question. What’s the problem?

Spencer: My problem? Uh, I don’t like him.

Josslyn: Are you 5?

Spencer: I also don’t like the way that you defend him.

Josslyn: I’d defend anyone this way. You can’t just roll up and start yelling at Sonny’s employee.

Spencer: That’s interesting. Are you telling me that you would be this defensive, this upset over just another one of Sonny’s goons?

Trina: Spencer, enough. I invited you here as my guest. And now you’re going out of your way to pick a fight.

Sonny: What’s going on?

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Michael: I’ll take you home.

Willow: Thank you.

Michael: And we will get married at the Quartermaines’. But, Willow, I need you to do something for me in return.

Willow: What is it?

Michael: I need you to believe in the possibility of a miracle. I’m — I’m not telling you to count on it or arrange your days around it, but just… to acknowledge that miracles do happen. We’re still waiting for a donor. I need you to promise me that if we find one… …you’ll agree to the transplant?

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Liesl: Help Nina reconcile with Willow.

Carly: I can’t do that.

Liesl: You did all you could to create distance between them. Help bring them together for whatever time Willow has left. The only time Nina will ever get with her daughter.

Carly: Okay, you act like Willow’s dislike for Nina is my doing.

Liesl: Isn’t it?

Carly: No. No. Nina caused that all on her own. And because of that, I’m not gonna pressure Willow to accept Nina if she doesn’t want to.

Liesl: They say I lack compassion.

Carly: [ Sighs ]

[ Whirring resumes ]

Carly: I can’t build a bridge between Nina and Willow. But maybe I can try to build one… …between Willow and you.

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Sam: We caught a break tracking down the last family Maggie worked for in London.

Dante: You mean you caught a break. That was all you and your P.I. skills.

Sam: Well, you know, I don’t want to brag.

Dante: Well, you should brag. You got some very rich, very private people to open up and give us information about Maggie.  Not that it’s a lot to go on. I mean, she doesn’t have a phone number, she doesn’t have an address, no e-mail address, just a P.O. Box.

Sam: Hey. That’s a very defeatist attitude.

Dante: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to be. I’m just saying we got our work cut out for us.

Sam: Yes, we do, but it’s okay. I mean, we don’t have modern technology to fall back on, so… [Sighs] We’re gonna have to do this the old-fashioned way.

Dante: Which way is that?

Sam: You’ll see.

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Portia: I had only been focused on Trina and loading myself up with work. Forgot to even think about what I wanted out of life. And then you came back into it. And all these possibilities are available to me now, you know? Love and happiness and security. And you’ve given me all of these things. And that’s what I want for us. I want that forever.

Curtis: So is that a yes?

Portia: Yeah. Curtis, I’m gonna marry you.

Portia: Clearly you’ve done the math. And while Trina is the correct age to be your daughter… She’s not. Marcus was her father.

[ Knock on door ]

Curtis: Babe, can we talk?

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Sonny: What’s going on? Clearly something’s going on.

Josslyn: What’s going on is that your nephew is an entitled, inconsiderate ass.

Trina: Look, I really appreciate you adding your own security, but it’s really not necessary. My father has it covered.

Sonny: What was that about?

Dex: Your nephew wanted me to leave. I wasn’t gonna do it until I checked with you.

Sonny: But that’s not what it looked like. It looked like, uh Spencer was provoking you, and you didn’t take the bait.  Alright, just — you go ahead and go. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Something — I got word from Pikeman. They gave me a date for the shipment. It’s gonna be two weeks from tonight. I want you to go with me to make sure that the merchandise is transferred without incident.

Dex: Understood.

Sonny: Wait. This is important.

Dex: I appreciate you giving me a chance to prove myself.

Sonny: Alright.

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Ava: What’s wrong?

Trina: Nothing.

Ava: Trina, please tell me. You know me well enough to know that I will not accept that as an answer.

Trina: I just saw Spencer blow up on one of Sonny’s people, and it’s a side of him I really don’t like.

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Drew: As far as I know, Carly is staying close to Willow and Michael for the time being. I also don’t think she was invited.

Nina: She wasn’t invited. I just thought maybe she would be your plus one.

Drew: No. No date for me.  Excuse me.

T.J.: It’s almost time.

Molly: So exciting.

Marshall: Yeah, but where did that son of mine disappear to?

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Curtis: It’s the final countdown.

Portia: We still have, um, a little bit of time.

Curtis: Yeah.  Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Don’t open the door. I don’t want to see you in your dress before it’s time.

Portia: It’s not like you to be superstitious like that.

Curtis: Well… today is not the day to tempt fate. Uh…honey… I love you, and I just — I felt the need to tell you that one more time before we take our vows. I’m so happy life brought us back together. That I’m able to rediscover you. So we can love openly and honestly with no secrets. We get to do it right this time, and I cannot wait.

Portia: [ Sniffles ] I love you, too.

Curtis: Okay, babe.

Portia: And the…

Curtis: I’ll see you out there. Okay? I’ll be the one at the altar wearing his heart on his sleeve.

Portia: Curtis. [ Cries ] Oh, Curtis.

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Michael: Just please tell me, if you have the chance, that you will fight to stay with me and the children.

Willow: Michael, don’t misunderstand. I don’t want to leave you or our children. There’s nothing I want less. So, of course. If I get the chance, I will fight with everything that I have.

Michael: Okay. And I will go on praying for a miracle.

Willow: So will I.

[ Knock on door ]

Carly: Hey. Is everything okay?

Willow: It’s better than okay. Michael and I are getting married.

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Sam: Well, we can’t exactly hide the fact that we’re Americans.

Dante: What — what are you — what are you saying? You don’t think I can do a good British accent?

Sam: Well, I think you can do a good Brooklyn accent. But British, I’m not so sure.  Maybe we say that we’re here on a referral from a friend.

Dante: A referral from Maggie.

Sam: From the rich couple that we met in London. Or maybe the last family that Maggie worked for.

Dante: Can we say we’re here to try to persuade her to get her to work for us?

Sam: [ Laughs ] Yeah. To look after our perfectly quiet, behaved children?

Dante: I don’t know… which part of that story is a bigger stretch.

Sam: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I think we go with plan “B.”

Dante: Truth?

Sam: Yeah. Tell Maggie that we’re here on Esme’s behalf, that we’re looking for the nanny who raised her because Esme is in trouble and desperately needs her help.

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Carly:  I don’t blame you for wanting to get home.

Willow: Hopefully today.

Michael: Tomorrow at the latest.

Carly:  And then we’re gonna have a wedding?

Michael: Yeah, at the Quartermaines’. We want to re-create the first one.

Carly:  That sounds beautiful and fitting. Okay. When?

Michael: We haven’t picked the date just yet.

Willow: But obviously, sooner than later. In two weeks?

Michael: Is that doable?

Carly: Uh, are you kidding? With Olivia and me at the helm, anything is doable. We are gonna make sure that you have the most perfect wedding.

Willow: Thank you, Carly.

Carly: Okay, well, um, we need to get planning, so why don’t you take a walk so we can discuss details?

Michael: What, you don’t want my opinion on floral arrangements?

Carly: No.

Willow: No.

Michael: Alright then. Do you need anything while I’m out there?

Willow: I’d love a seltzer or anything with bubbles actually.

Michael: Done.Mom?

Carly: Uh, no, I’m good. Thanks. So, um, I really do want to talk to you about the wedding, but mainly I wanted Michael to leave the room. He wouldn’t like this. I need to ask you a favor.

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Drew: Everything okay?

Curtis: Oh, man. All good. Alright.

Laura: Okay. Looks like we’re ready to start.

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Spencer: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry.

Josslyn: You’re always sorry… till next time.

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Sterling: There she is. My beautiful daughter.

Trina: Mom… you look incredible.

Sterling: A vision.

Portia: Thank you both.

Trina: I am so excited for you and Curtis. I’m so excited for all of us. Oh.

Portia: Careful with the dress. Always remember how much I love you, no matter what.

Trina: Mom.

Portia: Just promise me.

Trina: I promise. But you’re getting married. You’re not being deployed overseas. We’re not saying goodbye.

[ Soft music playing ]

Terry: That’s our cue.

Trina: Ready, mom?

Sterling: Now it’s our turn. I am so proud of you, Portia. Proud of the way you’ve raised your daughter, the way you conduct your life. Your mother and I feel blessed that you have found someone to love you as much as you deserve to be loved.

Portia: I love you so much, Daddy.

Sterling: I love you, sweetheart. I think we’re ready.

Portia: Uh…okay.

[ “Bridal march” playing ]

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Dante: Wow. Hearing Esme described as a woman in trouble who needs help — I’m not quite used to that, but I guess it’s true.

Sam: Yeah, and however awful Esme was — and believe me, I think everyone can agree that she was awful — I’m convinced that she doesn’t remember.

Dante: But Maggie helped raise Esme, so odds are she’s gonna want to help her. Right?

Sam: Yeah. I mean, you would think. And let’s not forget that Maggie is probably really worried that Esme has gone off the grid.

Dante: Right. So which way you leaning?

Sam: I’m thinking the simplest way is the best way.

Dante: Agreed. Okay. Let’s go find Maggie and, uh, tell her about Esme and see what happens.

Sam: Okay. I think it sounds like a plan.

Dante: Dante: Do you?

Sam: Yes.

Dante: Well, listen, I was thinking, since the post office is closed and not open till morning, why don’t we stop at that pub that we passed by on the way in?

Sam: Are you inviting me for a pint?

Dante: Is that a yes?

Sam: Yes. Of course it’s a yes.

Dante: Let’s go.

Sam: Alright.

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Liesl: Thank you for agreeing to see me.

Willow: [ Chuckles nervously ] It’s still sinking in that, um, you’re my great aunt, that I have a great aunt at all.

Liesl: An adjustment for all of us, but life is full of surprises, isn’t it? And unexpected chances. I don’t intend to waste this one. You come from a family of strong women. Not without flaws, of course. We certainly made regrettable mistakes. And we come through for each other. And we’ll come through for you, Willow. Like it or not… [Chuckles] …You’re one of us now.

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Michael: Now is not a good time.

Dex: I’ll keep it brief. Sonny just gave me some important information. They’ve set a date for the Pikeman shipment. Sonny will be there personally to supervise, and he wants me with him. This will give you the evidence you need to take him down.

Michael: When, uh, when’s the shipment?

Dex: Two weeks.

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Laura: Welcome, everyone. I am so happy to be officiating this wedding today, to have the honor to marry Portia and Curtis, two people who clearly love each other. Curtis and I have been friends for a while now, and I happened to be with him on a night when he learned that Portia was in danger, and to say that he jumped into action would be an understatement. Without hesitation, without fear, he was ready to risk absolutely everything to keep Portia and her daughter safe. It’s moments like that that are so telling that make it clear what’s really important. And what was clear to me that night was that there was already a very strong bond between these two people, a bond which has only deepened since then, because here they are ready to join their lives. And with Trina, become a family. So before we get the ball rolling here, I do have to ask the question that we all know the answer to, but I have to ask it anyway. Can anyone here show just cause why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony? If so, speak now or forever hold your peace.

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Laura: Do either of you know of any reason why you should not be joined in holy matrimony?

Stella: That blessing comes with a price.

Heather: Your Valentine’s present.

Sam (with Dante): This is important that we find her.

Ryan: Everyone needs a backup plan, right?

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alright, guys. Wow. Man, you looking good. The tailor did you justice. Well, you know, guys, nobody’s gonna be looking at me. All eyes will be focused on my lovely bride. Well, if anybody asks, these officially are not cuban. Okay? How you feeling? Any jitters? Not one. Really? What’s your secret? No secret, pop. Today I get to marry the woman I love, and I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life. Tj! Hey, mom. Hmm. I’m here for a follow-up with my nephrologist. Okay. But what are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be with curtis getting ready for the big day? Yeah, I’m just wrapping up. Still the resident, so… gotta put in the hours. But I’m about to grab something for aunt stella and try to convince her to attend the wedding. She keeps insisting she’s not feeling well, she doesn’t want anyone to catch whatever — I don’t know — bug she has. Right. But we both know there’s more going on here, don’t we? Whatever decisions I make with my life are my business. I have made that perfectly clear to you, jordan. I know that.

[ Chuckles ] But I have to say, you seem very stressed out by these decisions. Might do you some good to unburden yourself.

[ Knock on door ] Come in! Hey! Hey, joss!

[ Chuckles ] Did trina tell you where she ran off to? Oh. Yeah. She’s just out in the hall. She’s making a phone call. Oh. Call me crazy, but, um, I half expected you to crash my mom’s rehearsal dinner last night. Yeah, I almost did. What stopped you? I realized that the rehearsal dinner was not about me, and I didn’t want to pull focus away from the bride and groom. Wow! Look at that emotional growth.

[ Laughs ] You might be halfway decent at this fatherhood thing after all.

[ Laughs ] Hi! Good. Come on in. I’m so glad. You made great time. Well, you told me to hurry. What’s going on? What’s so urgent? We have to move my ex-husband. Nik is just…gone? According to ava. Because of what he did to esme? After our argument, he must have figured out that I was having an attack of conscience, and he took off before I could confess to the police. Well, that changes everything. Curtis’ wedding starts in a few hours. I told him that we would attend, but that’s when we thought that we were gonna get some good news about willow. I’m sure curtis is gonna understand. On the other hand, it’s gonna give us a couple hours to get out of the hospital. I don’t think willow’s condition is gonna change tonight, right? But, sonny, how can I leave my daughter’s side… even if she doesn’t want me near her?

[ Monitor beeping ] Willow: Michael. It’s time we have “the talk.” No, no, no. No, I’m not ready. I’m not — I’m not giving up. I don’t want to give up, either. But we need to start thinking about your life without me. I need you to face the truth. I’m going to die.

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Marcus. Madam mayor! Oh. Just laura today.

[ Chuckles ] Wow. It has been way too long since we’ve seen each other in person. Yeah. I know. Well, I-I just — I just thought I’d come in here early, double-check security. I wouldn’t think the hook would attack such a large venue, but still… yeah. Better safe than sorry. Can’t get the cop out of you, can you?

[ Laughs ] When it comes to my daughter and her mom. What about you? Why are you here earlier than anybody else? I’m officiating this wedding. Yeah? I know. Apparently, stella wasn’t well enough to come. All I meant was aunt stella might be feeling guilty. I mean, she meddled with curtis and portia when they were first getting back together. Oh, come on. Stella gave all of curtis’ girlfriends a hard time, including me. She eventually comes around. Okay, sure, but we both know that aunt stella is the best when it comes to punishing herself. I mean, she’s probably overblowing an upset stomach. Or maybe she’s just sensitive about her own recent health scare. Stella just wants curtis to be happy. We all do. And you? How are you handling today? I know it — I mean, it must bring up a lot of emotions. Curtis and I weren’t meant to be. There were too many secrets between us. Do you think you’d still be together if things had been different? Things couldn’t have been different. The secrets I was keeping were baked into our relationship because of my job. The only thing I could have changed was… letting the truth come from me instead of someone else. Mom. What is it? You should go. Please with curtis well for me? I really appreciate you showing up, man, for your best-man duties. I know you got a lot on your plate with willow. What? I am right where I need to be. Not like there was a lot to do. You’re not nervous. I didn’t have to talk you down off a ledge. You didn’t even let me throw you a bachelor party. Uh, well, we might be a little too old for that. Huh.

[ Chuckles ] You always think you’re old until you get older.

[ Laughs ] Then — then you realize how young you really were. Well, at least we’re gonna have a toast. I’m gonna get the drinks. It’s just me and you, pop. Ooh. Man. Hey, dad, is everything okay? Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. Just, uh… just a wee bit overwhelmed, that’s all. All those years of not being there for you, I never thought we’d have this relationship. But I-I realize we got miles to go, but, uh… the fact that I’m here… standing by your side.

[ Chuckles ] About to watch you get married, son. You know… it means everything to me. It means everything to me, too, pop. Okay. Sorry about that. I’m all yours. Okay, mom…

[ Squeals ] …Are you ready to put on your dress? Oh, sweetheart, there’s plenty of time for that. Come on. I still haven’t even seen it on you. Honey, you’re my maid of honor. You will get first dibs.

[ Laughter ] Alright, I’m gonna go check in with olivia and make sure that the metro court ballroom is all set up for the reception. I’m also gonna talk to laura. Are you sure you don’t want to talk to laura? No. You’re gonna have to face cam’s grandmother at some point.

[ Sighs ] Okay. That was really nice of laura to step up and officiate. Yeah. Yeah. She’s a good friend. And, you know, with stella under the weather, there is gonna be an extra seat at the main table. There’ll be some room if you wanted to invite… a friend. I hope your shoes are good in the snow. We have to move nikolas to the pine barrens right away. W-w-w-why? Nikolas’ body is safely tucked away in a tack-room closet, right? And we talked about this. Didn’t we agree that we weren’t gonna do anything until the — the curiosity about his disappearance died down? That was before I spoke with elizabeth baldwin. And just as I feared, she is feeling guilty about what she and nikolas did to esme. Now, if elizabeth turns herself in, how long before the cops show up here and search for evidence on the island and discover my late husband’s body?! Have you reconsidered turning yourself in? We’ve already had this conversation. I thought I made my position clear. Yes. No. I mean, you said you were gonna sleep on it. And I did. And I woke up convinced more than ever of what’s right. I even had scott come over this morning. I didn’t get into particulars, but I — no, no. T-that’s good. It’s good. Um, it’s good to get some legal advice, right? I sort of talked to a lawyer myself. I didn’t use any names and I spoke in hypotheticals. And this — this lawyer said that your best bet was probably testifying against nik. That way, the prosecution would focus all their energies on the main culprit. But nik took off. And with all that cassadine money, he’s probably long out of the reach of the law. Doesn’t that at least change the calculus? Not for me. Yes, this is a setback. Okay? A-a big one. But you can’t be certain that you’re gonna die. Michael, just to be clear… I don’t want to die. But I am running out of time to make sure that everything is in place. What do you mean, in place? What I want for wiley and for amelia and for you. So that I can know that when I’m gone… arrangements will be made so I know that you’re all okay. Okay, willow, willow, just please — please stop. Michael, please. If we don’t do this now, everything I’ve done will have been for nothing.

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Was thinking about what you said. That willow’s not sick because of my “bad karma,” that she is sick because, you know, bad things happen in the world and there’s no rhyme or reason. They just happen. But why would god or the universe give willow this beautiful little baby and give her leukemia at the same time? Just seems really unfair. It’s nobody’s fault. Sometimes you’re just a bystander in someone else’s story, helpless to change anything, no matter how much you feel like you’re in the middle of it. Right? Sometimes… it was never about you. Michael. I risked my health and safety to make sure that amelia would have a fighting chance at life. I knew the risk of delaying treatment. And I can live with those consequences. But if you don’t sit down and talk with me about arrangements we need to make for amelia and wiley, about what life I want them to have, about who will help you take care of them, what you will tell them about me when I’m gone, I will not be at peace. I’m so scared, michael. About what’s going to happen to you. It would be so easy for you to bury yourself in work. I don’t want our children raised by nannies. I need to know that you’re going to keep putting one foot in front of the other and that one day the three of you will be happy again. Please. I need to know that my family will be okay… and will someday move on. No, I don’t —

[ Sniffles ] I don’t want to move on. I don’t want to give up. I need that hope. I know. [ Sobs ] I know. And I love you so much for that. But right now I don’t need hope. I need peace of mind. And you’re the only person who can give that to me.

[ Knock on door ] Sorry to interrupt, but I need to check your vitals, willow. Yeah. Of course.

[ Door closes ] Who’s ready for a toast? Scotch? I didn’t know you were getting scotch. This is a special occasion. I got the good stuff down in the basement. I’ll be right back, gentlemen. Oh, I see how it is. Huh? Okay. Look, um… now that we’re alone, I — I really do want to apologize again for all the background-check stuff that went down. No, no, no. That’s — that’s all in the past. There is something you can do for me. Anything. Drew, my — my greatest fear… is that I have some kind of episode today. And, true, I haven’t had one in years, but being around this family a-and on this big occasion, I-I’m just afraid I might give in to the pressure. You never know. Hmm. So… so, drew, if you get any sense that I’m about to cause a scene, you got to promise me you’re gonna get me out of there without any disruption. Yeah, I can do that. Absolutely. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. I j– I just don’t want to ruin curtis and portia’s big day. And extra seat at the main table? I mean, joss is gonna be there, so I’ll have a friend with me. You’re actually gonna make me say it? Say what? If you want to invite spencer, I would be okay with that. Mom! I’m not saying that he is my favorite person. I will never say that. But… I have noticed things and I’ve noticed that you’ve been getting closer to him. And I want my special day to be just as special for you. Thanks, mom. I’ll think about it.

[ Both laugh ] I’m really confused. This morning, last night, you were all out of sorts. Now you’re all business. I loved nikolas. I did. And, sure, it was a dark and twisted kind of love, but it — it was love. It absolutely was. I believe that it was. Look, I don’t know what your story is or why you decided to help me, but we are bound together now… and we got to get goin’. Spencer: Ava!

[ Door rattling ] Sorry. I…

[ Keys jingling ] I still have a key. I let myself in. What can I do for you, spencer? I want to know what went down between you and my father last night.

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Excuse me. Could ava and i have a few moments alone? Oh, yeah, yeah. Absolutely. Excuse me. Thank you. What’s dr. Gatlin-holt doing here? Well, he and i became friendly after he treated me for my — my hook wound. I played the blackmail video that you gave me against my father. He refused to sign over the rights to the baby. Oh? I got the definite impression that he was going to come over here to confront you. Since then, he hasn’t answered any of my calls, returned any of my texts. I just want to know if he’s gonna fight me for custody or not. I don’t believe nikolas will be a problem for you anymore. I can’t live with this hanging over me for the rest of my life, always wondering what will happen if nikolas or ava change their mind and decide to throw me under the bus. They can’t throw you under the bus without throwing themselves, too. And, by the way, his answer was to skip town. I went along with his plan because I thought I was protecting my son and this entire city from esme. But once we found out she wasn’t the hook killer, nikolas and i said nothing. We withheld the truth. And the hook killed again — my colleague britt. She’s dead because of us. She’s dead because of me. There’s my nephew. Alright. I was beginning to think you were gonna stand me up. Never. No. I just, uh — I wanted to see if I could rally aunt stella into coming. Oof. And? No luck. Yeah. Would be kind of nice to have my whole family there. I mean, how sick can she be? Ah, she’s probably just nervous about her recent health scare. Yeah, yeah. That’s what my mom said. When’d you see jordan? I ran into her at the hospital. Yeah. You know, I — I hope she knows that despite everything that went down, that I’d still love to see her there tonight. She knows that. And I think, understandably, she is a little in her head today, but she told me to tell you that she sends her best and that she is happy for you. I mean, just like all of us are. For you and portia. Thanks, pal. Terry: Sorry I’m late, portia. I got held up at the hospital. Portia: Oh, please. Family full of doctors. If anyone understands, it’s me. Mom! Don’t keep us in suspense! We want to see the dress!

[ All gasp ] Trina: Oh, my god!

[ Gasps ] Ohh! Oh, my god. Mom! Ohh! You are the most beautiful bride ever.

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Spectacular.

[ Laughter ] The dress is beyond gorgeous, but I think we’re forgetting something. What? What? What’s that? Some things old, new, borrowed, blue. Well, the dress is new. Yes. Yes. Yes, it is. Yeah. And, oh, my brother zeke gave me this brooch at the rehearsal dinner last night. It belongs to my mom. Oh. So…we got new and borrowed. So I’ll handle… old and blue. What’s this? Remember that suffrage project I worked on in high school? Of course I do. Well, I read about a doctor named priscilla johnson, and she had a charm like this one. And I found this a while back. And I wanted you to have it. Why? She was ahead of her time, and it inspired me. The way you inspire me every single day. I absolutely love it. Just like I love you. It’s usually the best man’s job to give a toast at the wedding, but, drew, I hope you’ll indulge me now. Have at it. To my uncle, the man who spends so much of his time looking out for everyone else. It means so much today that we get to stand up for you on the happiest day of your life. Couldn’t have said it better myself. Cheers. Cheers. Hear, hear. Ahh. Ho, ho, ho! Nice. Whoo! Mm-hmm. Now we got to get the groom to the church. It is time for you to get married, my friend. Let’s go. Let’s do this. Let’s go. I’ll be back to check on you in an hour.

[ Monitor beeping ] W-what do you want? I, um… I understand that the stem-cell transplant isn’t happening. I just wanted to say that I’m really sorry and I’m sorry that I wasn’t a bone-marrow match to try to help save your life. Not everything is about you, nina. You’re right, willow. Not everything is about me. That’s actually why I came by. You know, I found this — I found this necklace with my mother — madeline’s belongings, uh… does this — this story have a point? Yeah, yeah, it does. It’S… for years, I tried to convince myself this was madeline’s way of linking me to my daughter. That’s how self-absorbed I can be sometimes. I thought this necklace had something to do with me. It has nothing to do with me. This necklace was linking the sisters together… …my twin daughters that she separated from each other. I know, willow, that you don’t want to have anything to do with me or your sister. But this necklace is… it’s rightfully yours.

[ Door closes ] Britt was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but she’s dead because of the choices I made as to even the scales for cameron, josslyn, and trina. Hey, you know, you’ve been beating yourself up for a while now, and… forgive me, but I can’t help but feeling that in some– someway you’re transferring that residual guilt you feel about reiko onto britt. Please — do not do this because you think you need to pay some kind of penance or you think I’m holding a grudge against you. Because I’m not. I — I care about you too much, and you don’t need to be absolved by me or anyone else. Maybe I need to absolve myself. Hey, even if the police knew esme wasn’t the hook doesn’t mean it would’ve prevented anyone else from getting hurt. You know the prosecution — they’re gonna be out for blood on this. And with nik gone, you’re the one that’s gonna be left to pay the price. Is that fair? Is that justice? The guy that’s responsible for all this, he’s out walking free? While you risk being taken away from your boys? I wouldn’t be someone they could be proud of if I didn’t do this. Nikolas did indeed come here last night. He was livid that I gave you material to use against him in your custody battle. And he said that he couldn’t trust that I wouldn’t turn him in after you got custody. What are you saying? I’m so sorry, spencer. Your father left town. Probably the country. He ran? I’m afraid so. I don’t think he’s coming back to port charles. Not after all the bridges he’s burned. I mean, the only two people he has in his corner are his mother and his uncle victor. He left without saying goodbye? Oh, spencer, I’m so sorry.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Sniffles, clears throat ] Uh, I have to go. All I can say is… good riddance. You’re really good. No time for compliments. We have a body to move. Uh, no, that’s just not gonna happen.

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If I walk away from what I did to esme, how am I any better than my parents? How can I expect my boys to be better when I’m setting a bad example? How can I ever find peace? Finn… I will always care about you, and violet will always be my niece. But if I’m being completely honest, I think a lot of our underlying issues were exacerbated… by your need to…

[ Sighs ] …Be my hero, to protect me I-instead of trusting me to handle things. And I know it — it comes from a good place. I really do. But I needed to handle my trauma my own way. And I did just that. And now I want you to trust me to handle this the way I see fit. So, for the sake of our family, which we will always share… …I’m asking you not to fight me. Please. I’m not saying I’m not gonna help you move the body. I’m saying I’m not gonna help you move the body right now. Did you not hear me before? I think I did. Elizabeth is having a crisis of conscience. Yeah. And if she goes to the cops, the first thing they’re gonna do is come here and search the property where esme was being held captive! O-okay, but, you know, people get caught when they’re being impulsive, so we should be smarter than that. We should be methodical. Alright? It’s the middle of the day, right? And your super-handsome stepson, he just waltzed right in here. W-what would have happened if he had seen us putting his tarp-wrapped papa into a rowboat to get him off the island? That would have been really uncomfortable. We would’ve been screwed. Yeah. That’s a fair point. Do you have a plan of any kind? Well, I mean, no, but I —

[ Sighs ] I know enough to not do it in broad daylight, right? We should wait for the cover of darkness. Wait. A-aren’t you supposed to be at a wedding right now, ava, right? We don’t — we don’t want people asking why you were a no-show or, even worse than that, stopping by here to make sure you’re okay. Alright. Fine! Fine. So, after the wedding, we’ll meet back here and then we’ll take care of the body. You know, I know why I have experience in these extreme situations. Remind me to ask you why it all comes so naturally to you. The guests should be arriving soon. We should go out and mingle. Yeah. Okay. Good luck. I love this charm. And not because it’s old or because it’s blue. Because it reminds me of the amazing young woman that you are. And I’m gonna carry this with me always. I just want you to know how grateful I am for you every single day. You make me so proud to be your daughter. Honey, I’m the one that’s supposed to be proud of you, and you make me proud every single day. Come on. I know I didn’t always make it easy for you. You’re practically an angel.

[ Both laugh ] And one of these days, you’re gonna realize that, you know, stress is — it’s part of the job of being a parent. I just mean… I know I didn’t make it easy for you and curtis at first. Honey, that time has long, long passed. But I want you to know that every choice that I’ve made in my life it’s been with you in mind. And just because I walk down the aisle, it doesn’t mean that that’s gonna change. You, baby, you. You’re the love of my life.

[ Sniffles, chuckles ] You look fantastic! Thank you. I’m really just trying to keep up with my beautiful bride. I know she’s gonna look amazing. Yes, she will. Now, listen. People are starting to show up, and I need to prep, so… hey, uh, curtis. Hold up. Hey. Um, I was thinking it’s time we had a talk.

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Hi. Hello.

[ Door closes ]

[ Monitor beeping ] What’s this? Oh. Nothing that matters. Look, um, I’m sorry… if I made you feel unheard. You don’t need to apologize. I — we are in this situation because of decisions that I made without giving you a say. I don’t get to dictate how you deal with this. Look. Uh… I will never give up hope on you. I won’T. But if it gives you peace of mind to make preparations for a future that you might not be a part of… then I can, um — I can do that. Whatever you need. Thank you. So where do we — where do we start? Finally. An easy question.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, really? You can start by marrying me… michael corinthos. Sonny: How’d it go with willow? Uh, well, I didn’t expect it to be easy. It wasn’t easy. But I thought that if she knew that there was another person… …her mom, rooting for her, it’d give her the strength that she needs. And I don’t know if it was good thing to do or not. It’s just — can we — can we get out of here, please? Home or to the wedding? No, we don’t — we don’t have time to get ready for the wedding. Well, I-I-I did have frank bring your dress just in case, so it’s — it’s ready if — if you are. I mean, that’s — I’m gonna follow your lead, you know?

[ Laughs ] Thank you.

[ Laughs ] I don’t like it and I disagree with it… …but it’s not my decision to make and I respect your choice. And if you like, I’ll be there with you every step of the way. Thank you. You know, for the record, I was never trying to be a hero. I was just trying to do right by you. That being said, would you do — do me one small favor? Don’t go to the station tonight. Call scott in the morning and have him coordinate everything with the police. Do it the right way. Okay. It’s a good idea. So now it’s just — it’s a waiting game. I’ll try not to let my family know that anything is wrong. Yeah, well, you know, you don’t have to wait alone. If I remember correctly, there’s a little shindig tonight we’re both supposed to be at. I’m sure portia would appreciate you being there. And, you know, if you need anything, there’s — there’s a guy across the aisle that really cares about you.

[ Knock on door ] The church is starting to fill up.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh! And look at that. Elizabeth’s on her way. Oh. Good. Okay. I’ll see you out there. Okay. Trina! Yeah? I love you. I know. I love you, too. Okay. See you in a bit.

[ Door closes ] Hey. That was fast. You look really nice. Oh. Thanks. You’re welcome. Let’s go. Hm! Yeah, I-I thought I would just kind of hang out here until you got back. I said this binds us together, doc. I didn’t say I trust you. Come on. Well, if I had to come to a wedding without a date, I’m glad it’s with you. Oh. Um… well, I hate to break it to you, but, um, I have a date. What? Who?!

[ Door opens ]

[ Chuckles ] I was thinking how things started with you and portia back then. We never really talked about that.

[ Sighs ] This is not the time, marcus. No, no. I mean, just — just hear me out. Whatever happened back then doesn’t matter. Today is about the future, and… I see how great you are for portia. I see the sacrifices you made for trina. I can see they’re gonna have a bright future. I certainly didn’t, uh — I didn’t expect that. Thank you. Yeah, I — I know all this doesn’t make us family, but it does make me feel good about you being part of my daughter’S. You’re a good man, curtis. You’re a good man, too.

[ Sighs ] Okay.

[ Knock on door ] Hm! Jordan. What are you doing here? Stopping you from making the biggest mistake in your life.

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Dr. Gatlin-holt… I held my newborn daughter for the first time today. She reminded me that when I’m surrounded by my family’s love, I can face anything. Okay. Well, dr. Randolph will be here shortly. She can update you. You want to wait outside? It’s okay. I want carly here. Thank you. D-do you know what dr. Randolph has to say about the harvested stem cells? I do. Whatever it is, I can handle it. We all can. I bet I know what you’re thinking. Yeah, that we’re gonna have to learn about willow’s stem-cell transplant from someone else in the family. You know what? Uh — I am so sorry that willow’s keeping you at arm’s length. I know you’re worried about that. Hopefully that worry will be soon in the past. The transplant will work, and she’ll go into remission, and then I can focus on what the future holds — with me, my daughter… and our new granddaughter. Very funny. Do es it look likeI’m joking? Can you really just… create a job for me? I can do anything I want because I’m the boss. Also, someone from the editorial board is retiring. But I immediately thought of you because you have been very helpful to me, whether I like it or not. Mostly not. Would I be offering you a job if that were true? I honestly think you would be an asset, and you could start immediately. And this is the part where you go, “of course, alexis! I’d love to take that job!” How should i know why elizabeth went to see scott? You know her, know her mind. Surely, you must have a guess. Elizabeth: The night that I saw esme on the docks, nikolas was there, too, and that’s when he told me he knew that esme had been in town for weeks. Finn: What did he do? He kept esme locked up in a tower at wyndemere. I was providing esme with medical care. And when you saw me with the vitamins and you said you saw the same ones at wyndemere, and then you asked me if I was pregnant, I just panicked. I panicked. I came up with a lie on the spot saying that I had been with nikolas and I was pregnant, just to… protect our secret. Dr. Obrecht: So you do know something. Tell me, doctor. Why would I do that? So I can help. Okay, so, elizabeth, you committed a crime — several crimes. What did you do — run over your neighbor’s mailbox and not tell them? It’s worse. It — this is something that’s been weighing on me, and I want to come forward, but before I do, I want to know the potential consequences and if I need a lawyer. I will represent you. And everything I tell you will be protected by client-attorney privilege? Yes, yes, yes, yes. Of course. I’ve been a lawyer my entire life. I will get you out of whatever mess you’re in. Now, what did you do? A few months ago, I entered into a-a crime in progress, and I’ve been a part of it ever since. Is it still ongoing? No. Okay. How bad is it? Bad. Is there a chance that this crime could come to light? And does anybody know about it? A few people. What people? Who knows about this? W-who’s involved?

[ Doorbell rings ] Eliz– wait a m– hold on. Don’t — no. Come on. Ignore it. Ignore it. This is important. It’s obvious that I’m home.

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We need to talk. Hello. Scotty. This is a pleasant surprise. Yeah… you, um… you’re here to spend time with the boys? Actually, no. He’s — he’s here for me. Yeah, yeah, yeah, ava. We’ve got some legal family business to discuss. Oh, well, you know, normally I wouldn’t dream of interrupting, but, um — this — this is very important. So would you mind giving us some privacy, please? What is it that you want to talk about? Nikolas. Oh, brother. What has he done now? Well, really, this is a conversation for the people that — that know him best. And elizabeth does have some experience helping nikolas with his secrets. Elizabeth? Yeah. Can we finish this conversation later? Yeah. Are you sure? Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Okay. Ahh. I’ll see ya, ava. Ava: Hmm. Not if I see you first. Listen. Do not say anything to anybody. Do not talk about this. Understand? Okay? Okay. Okay. See ya. What has nikolas told you? Everything. What’s elizabeth to you? I care for her. Since when? Since I fell in love with scott. Elizabeth is his son’s widow. Her sons are the closest thing scott has to grandchildren. His daughter is obsessed with the preservation of the seas and marine life — an admirable pursuit, but it keeps her busy and scott rarely sees her. So elizabeth and his sons are his family. When I let scott into my life, I also took in those he cares about. You and I both know I can be a valuable ally. If elizabeth is over her head, I have the skills to get her out of it, with no harm coming to her or her boys. I can only do that if you tell me what’s going on. I’m flattered that you thought of me. It’s a no-brainer. Still, it means a lot to me that you asked. I know how important the invader is to you. You’re stalling.

[ Sighs ] Sadly, I’m gonna have to turn down your offer. Why?! I feel like we’ve been on a roller coaster these past few weeks, don’t you? I mean, finding out that willow is sick and then that she’s my daughter, and then the fight for her life and the birth of her child. We have had a lot to process, nina. But this stem-cell transplant is going to work and she’s gonna go into remission. She’ll be able to resume her normal life. Michael and her will raise these two beautiful children, and maybe she’ll return to nursing if that’s what she wants to do. And then you two can repair what’s broken. You think that’s too much to ask for? I think it’s possible. Okay. Hope so.

[ Chuckles ] Willow has a big heart. As soon as this is over, she’s gonna come around and she’s gonna accept you as her mother. I’ll pray for that. In the meantime, I’m just — I’m — I’m just gonna keep trying to show her every single day that she can depend on me, how much she means to me. And I’m not gonna stop, ever. Even if she doesn’t accept me, sonny, I’m gonna die trying. I know the feeling. Maybe the same thing will happen with you and michael, huh? After all this is over, you guys will find your way back to each other. I’m not holding my breath. But in the meantime, we have a lot to be grateful for, don’t we? You have a bunch of kids who adore you. And now we have this beautiful new granddaughter. Right? [ Chuckles ] Maybe we should go, because I don’t think we’re gonna get any information from them. And we have to get ready for curtis and portia’s wedding. How much time we have? We don’t have a lot of time. Well, some. Why? W-what are you thinking? You’ll see. Let’s just wait for dr. Randolph. I-I know that there are protocols that need to be followed, but it’s — it’s more important for us to know what we’re facing. I agree with michael. Look. Every procedure’s gonna have its complications.

[ Door opens ] What kind of complications? Hi, everyone. Willow, how are you feeling? A little weak. And sore. Dr. Navarro’s says it’s normal following a c-section. But we’re all a little anxious to know what the next steps are. And austin just said there were complications… well, that’s — I — …from when I hemorrhaged? So, the good news is that you’re healing very nicely. We want to keep you here in the O.R. To keep you under observation, but so far, everything is very encouraging. Okay, well, that’s good. But you said that there were complications. Does that affect how soon willow can get the stem-cell transplant? We were unable to harvest enough functional stem cells from willow’s cord blood for you to undergo the procedure. I’m sorry, willow. This transplant is no longer an option for you.

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nikolas came to see me last night. He told me all about the tower bedroom and what really went on there, that it wasn’t some tawdry affair between the two of you, that you made that up to conceal what was really going on. And I got to say, it was a bit — I’m impressed. I almost admire you. Esme should have been turned over to the police. It would have saved us all a lot of heartache. Ava, I’m sorry I lied to you. I know I got in the way of you and nikolas reconciling. Nikolas broke us long before you entered his scheme. Still, I regret my involvement. And now I have to fix things. That’s why I called scott. I’ve decided to turn myself in.

[ Chuckles ] Why on earth would you sacrifice yourself? What good will that do? I know the police are gonna end up at spoon island for an investigation, so I apologize in advance for the headache that it’s gonna cost you. Ava: Well, I’m glad it was you that saw me. So am I. And you’re right. I’m — I’m gonna keep it really simple. Nikolas was here… and then he left… and I don’t know anything else. W-we don’t want the cops focusing on spoon island. Well, a-a police search is not something that I would choose to experience again, but it would be so much worse for you. Have you really thought through the consequences of turning yourself in? It’s all I’ve thought about. But I can’t live with myself like this. But can your children live without you? So, did you have fun with pilar this morning? But she mad me eat oatmeal for breakfast. Oatmeal?! Aah! Well, guess what I’m gonna do for you tomorrow. I’m gonna make you pancakes. Would you like that? With chocolate chips? Can’t have pancakes without chocolate chips. First, I want you to meet someone. Ready? Okay. That is baby amelia, your brother’s new baby. Can you say hi? Hi! Willow is her mother. I’m her granddad. And nina is her grandma. We’re all a family!

[ Monitor beeping ] Carly: Why is the stem-cell transplant from the cord blood no longer possible? What went wrong? In order to give the patient the best chance for survival, there needs to be a certain number of stem cells available in the placenta and umbilical cord. Ideally, we need a tnc count of 25 million per kilograms of body weight. What? Tnc? Total nucleated cell count. I studied it in nursing school. If the procedure’s attempted with too few stem cells, the patient doesn’t have enough time to grow healthy blood cells. Then they’re at high risk for life-threatening infections without the immune system to fight them. When we analyzed the cord blood from willow’s umbilical cord and placenta, unfortunately, we found that the tnc count was too low, meaning it contained too few stem cells for you to successfully undergo the procedure. Did my hemorrhaging have anything to do with this? We don’t know for sure, but there’s no reason for you to think like that. Sometimes there are just too few stem cells, even if there isn’t a complication with the delivery. Wh– hold on. What about the, um, hla markers? You said you only need about half of them to be a match. The patterns weren’t as close a match as we’d like them to be. How is that possible? What’s closer than cells from mother and child?! Just like nina and willow weren’t a match, the markers and amount of cells needed differs from patient to patient. Oh, my god. And it’s influenced by a number of factors, including your disease status. My leukemia is stage iv. I studied this in my oncology class. I knew this would be a possibility. Just… I just didn’t want to believe it. Okay. Um… moving forward, right? So, uh, what’s next?

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Quietingyour guilty conscience more important than raising your children? I am not putting my needs above theirs. It’s killing me that they’re gonna hurt because of what I’ve done. No, no, no. Because of what nikolas has done. All you did was help a friend! I knew what I was doing. And I’m guessing you had misgivings all the while. Of course, I did. And nikolas persuaded you to ignore those misgivings? Elizabeth, nikolas knows the truth is coming out. When he told me what he did to esme, he was already concerned that you’re having a crisis of conscience. He told me that you argued, that — that he couldn’t “reason” with you, and so nikolas did what nikolas always does. He tried to save his own skin. How? I-I haven’t told laura because I know she’s — she’s so upset already. But I believe that nikolas has left town. And so if you insist on turning yourself in to the police, you and you alone will pay for his crimes. Look, I don’t know why elizabeth called scott, but, uh… oh, why don’t you ask him yourself? Scott. Hi. Are you already finished with elizabeth? Uh, yeah. Ava interrupted us. Another of your “favored clients.” Yeah, well, they wanted to talk privately, but I wanted to get back to you. What did elizabeth want? Can we — can we talk about that somewhere else? Dr. Obrecht was just telling me how concerned she is about elizabeth. What do you care? You dumped her! No, it’s a lot more complicated than that, and despite our personal situation, I still care about elizabeth and the boys. Is there something wrong with one of them? No. The boys are fine. Okay. Is it — is it elizabeth? I mean, I’d like to help if I can. Let me give you a little piece of advice, alright? Elizabeth has enough problems right now. So there is something wrong. Is elizabeth in trouble? That’s between… a lawyer and his client. Yes. Of course. Scott and dr. Obrecht, it’s been a pleasure. You said you wanted to be where the action is. You said that often. You also indicated that you wanted to make a change. Actually, you were the one who suggested that I explore having a second act, and I said I’d think about it. Well, obviously you have thought about it and you’ve decided against it. I considered leaving the lecture hall and trying something new. Okay. And? I made a commitment to the university. I can’t just leave in the middle of the semester. Gregory, you’ve been volunteering here and giving advice and teaching at the same time now for weeks. The only difference is now you’ll be being paid. Working on the editorial board is gonna demand a much greater commitment. So we’ll be flexible here until your semester is over. And then when your semester is over, you can work here full-time. It’s not that simple. Well, from where I’m standing, it’s certainly that simple.

[ Sighs ] Unless you’re scared. You scared of following your heart? Hey, amelia. It’s grandma nina. Again. Just wanted to remind you that I love you — utterly completely and crazily. And I will do everything in my power to… make sure that you’re safe… and healthy and…happy.

[ Monitor beeping ] Um, your mommy and daddy don’t really want me near you right now, but I want you to know that I will always be here for you. And you will always be in my heart. Always. Now that the stem-cell transplant isn’t an option, your best chance for survival is a bone-marrow transplant. You’re still on the registry.

[ Sighs ] Willow has been on the registry for months and has not been able to find a viable match, okay? This was supposed to be the better alternative. What about more chemo? I am ready to do whatever’s necessary. I’m afraid at this advanced stage additional chemo could do more harm than good. The best thing we can do right now is continue to manage your illness until a donor is found. Okay. Then we wait for a match for willow. One will turn up. I mean, there’s still time. Isn’t there? Willow: Dr. Randolph. Exactly how much time do I have?

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Terry: There’s no way to becertain how long you have. Sometimes patients live far longer than what’s expected. And what is expected for me? Likely a matter of weeks. Weeks? Okay, look, we don’t know any of this for sure, right? This is just our best guess based on the advanced state of your leukemia, but every patient is different. Yeah. I-I get it. I-I could live longer than that. Or — or not. I… I think I need some time. Alone. There are some things we should discuss. But there will be time for that later. We’ll leave you for now.

[ Door opens and closes ] We need to talk to them about palliative care so they can at least start to think about it. We will, but it’s too much for them right now. They’re processing the most horrible news anyone can be given. Let’s give them space to deal with that before talking about what’s next. This is not the end. You will find a donor. Thanks, mom. I love you both.

[ Door opens and closes ] Come over here. Put your knees right there.

[ Laughs ]

[ Monitor beeping ] What do you think of your niece? What’s a niece? It means baby amelia is your brother’s daughter. She’s really little. Yeah, and you were little, too, at one time. Now you’re a big girl. And she’s gonna grow up to be a big girl. And you know how you look up to your sisters, josslyn and avery? She’s gonna look up to you, too. She will? Yeah. And guess what. She’s gonna want you to look after her and be there for her. You think you can do that? ‘Cause that’s what families do. Okay, daddy. Nikolas left port charles? Ava: Well, I don’t know it for a fact. The way he stormed out of wyndemere last night, I doubt we’ll ever see him again. Between his own resources and his uncle victor’s, nikolas has the means to disappear forever. Meantime, you’ll be held responsible for all his crimes while he gets off scot-free! Is that fair? No. [ Chuckles ] Of course not. But his guilt doesn’t absolve me or erase what I did. Don’t ruin your life because of nikolas’ bad decisions. Why do you care so much what I do? What’s it to you if I turn myself in? Hey, drew. Uh, I’m not surprised you didn’t answer the phone. You’re probably getting ready for curtis’ wedding. I know you’re gonna be the perfect best man. Um, I’m, uh… still at the hospital. You know, um, we got some information today, and I just would really love to hear your voice right now. So when you get some time, can you call me? Okay. Hey! Mommy! Hi, baby! Oh, my gosh! It’s so good to see you. I took donna to see baby amelia. I was just about to go see baby amelia. We’re all a family! We are all a family. Mommy, what’s wrong? I just got some news. It didn’t work. She doesn’t have much time.

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You’re right. It’s your life. Blow it up if you want to. But I know what it’s like to be betrayed by nikolas. I loved him. I really did love him. I saw the good in him. And then I saw that could be consumed by his own arrogance… and selfishness. All I want to do now is pick up the pieces of my life, and I want that for you, too. I just want to see anybody else suffer because of nikolas cassadine. Yeah, I’m not doing this for him. I’m doing this for me. I need to own what I did wrong. Why?! Nikolas, gone. Demetrius, gone. Esme, no memory. There’s nobody left who knows anything about your involvement. Except you. Well, I — [ Laughs ] I’m not gonna say anything. I know if you’re sent to jail, it won’t just be your life that’s destroyed. It’ll affect your children and all the people who care about you, who need you.

[ Sighs ] Just let nikolas go and let his crimes go with him.

[ Knock on door ] Hi. Finn. Um, come in. I just wanted to see if you’re alright. Oh, hi. That’s so thoughtful. You know, I was just talking to elizabeth about all the people who care about her. Wasn’t I? I’ll admit that, uh, I find the prospect of trying something new daunting, especially after doing one thing for more years than I can count. But I’m not holding back because I’m scared. Okay. Then what is it? I like teaching. I don’t want to give it up. I’m approaching my retirement. I don’t want to walk away from that. Okay. So do both. You really wouldn’t need more from me? Yeah, I might need a little more, but… you’d be on the front line of breaking news. Think how interesting that would be for your students. And I’m sure pcu would lighten your load a little, and I would work it out so you could do both and you wouldn’t have to give up your teaching career. I’m not so sure the university would be so accommodating. Well, then they’d be stupid not to cater to a professor like you. Well, with hundreds of adjuncts breathing down my neck for my position and willing to work for less than I make, I’m lucky I still have a job.

Now you’re being modest? It doesn’t become you. I mean, if you really didn’t want to do this, if you didn’t want this job, that would be one thing. But I know that you do. I know that this interests you. And I will work it out so you could teach and do this. So I am offering you this job. Why don’t you take it? It’s like we all had the same idea. Yeah, we’re just gonna take donna to get some hot chocolate. Can mommy come?

[ Chuckles ] You know what? Hey. Why don’t you and I go get some hot chocolate on our own so we can have some mommy/daughter time? What do you think? But before you do that, can I get a big, big, big hug?

[ Laughs ] Bye, daddy! -[ Gasps ] Oh. -Bye, nina! Bye. Do you want to put whipped cream on top? Yeah, that sounds great, doesn’t it? So you and carly seem fraught. W-what’s going on? Did she tell you anything new about willow’s procedure? Come on, sonny. Tell me. There’s not gonna be, uh, a stem-cell transplant. I don’t — I don’t understand. What do you mean? Well, I-I guess the doctors, they — they can’t harvest the stem cells. So what does that mean for willow? Carly said…

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. Willow doesn’t have much time. Mnh. No. It’s not right. Okay? I just found her. Sonny, that’s not right. What are you thinking? That I love you… so, so much. But I really do need to be alone right now. Okay. I understand. Be right back.

[ Monitor beeping ] And I love you, too. Okay? Today is perfect! And I agree. Everything is perfect. Hey. Thank you for reminding me what’s most important. I love you, mommy! She’s — she’s so… so…

[ Chuckles ] So beautiful. Michael:

I dreamed of this. Willow: Me too. And I am so glad that this is real and I can finally say what I’ve been wanting to say — wanting to say for months. But, um… and a part of me has known a lot longer than that. I love you, willow. I love you, too, michael. Willow: Yes, michael. Yes, with all my heart. I’ll marry you. Here. For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health. As long as we both shall live.

[ Sobbing ]

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I want you to take this position, gregory. I do. And all you have to do is call your department chair, have a quick little chat, find out what you can take on and still be able to teach. That’s all? Just give it a try. That’s all I ask. How can I say no? Carly couldn’t say a lot ’cause donna was right there, but we don’t have the complete picture. But I’m sure that the doctors — there’s still something they can do for willow. Well, it’s really hard for me to have hope. Everything to do with me and my daughters is always the worst-case scenario, sonny. I was in a coma, for god’s sake, for most of their lives, and nelle was dead when I found out that she was mine. And now willow. Willow, that poor girl. Everything that she’s been through. She just had a baby. She — she has a child at home. She doesn’t deserve this. She’s a good person. She doesn’t deserve it. You know who deserves it? I do. I’ve done horrible things in my life. Maybe I brought this on my girls. Maybe it’s some cosmic payback. I don’t believe that. Everybody messes up. Everybody makes mistakes. I’ve — I’ve done plenty I’m not proud of. But… look — look where my life’s at. I have a good life, a good family, and a woman who loves me. Willow and everybody who loves her is being dealt a bad hand. But we’re not gonna give up on her. Hey. We’re not. I just want to be with willow. I want to be able to comfort her. I’m sure michael and her have a lot to talk about.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Nina. Good. You’re still here.

Liebchen. What’s happened? Is it willow? Thank you for stopping by. Thank you for hearing me out. Finn. Ava. What was that all about? I need to meet with you right away. What’s wrong? We have a huge problem. Ava stopped by to tell me that nikolas left town. Mommy, are you still sad? Oh, honey. I am sad. But being with you makes me feel better. Will this help, too?

[ Chuckles ] It sure does help. Helps a lot. I can’t bear to see my nina suffer like this. W-what are you gonna do? I was powerless to help my britta. But there is something I can do for willow. I need to speak with you. Oh, I’m sorry, dr. Obrecht. This isn’t a good time. Can you call my assistant and make an appointment? This is a matter of life and death. I understand my niece’s daughter needs a bone-marrow donor. Take me to get tested.

[ Knock on door ] Hey. Is it okay if we come back?

[ Monitor beeping ] We are still in this fight. There are new drug trials every single day. And, yes, you’re getting excellent care here, but there are entire facilities solely dedicated to cancer research. You’ll get cutting-edge treatment. I’m gonna make some calls and, uh — and figure out a way to transfer you to one of those facil– michael. Michael. I know there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for me. Yeah, I’d go to the ends of the world for you. I was thinking something less spectacular.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Name it. All I want… is for us to have a long-overdue conversation. About? Your life without me.

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No, no. This isn’t real. You’re dead. Sure am. You bludgeoned me to death. It was an accident. An accident of passion. Then again, it’s always been like that between us. And it always will be. No! Go away!

[ Chuckles ] Oh, ava. I’m not going anywhere. Because what you and I have, this love between us, it’s forever. You’ll never be free of me. No!

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Gasps ]

[ Exclaims ]

[ Screams ]

[ Gasps ]

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Rattling ] Hey. Oh, hey. Good morning, mom. I’m just checking in. Do you need anything? Honestly, all I need is to see the look on willow’s face — you know, her beautiful smile when I tell her how great her daughter’s doing. She hasn’t seen the baby yet? No, no. S-she’s been asleep since the c-section. And given everything that’s happened, she needs as much rest as she can get. What about you? You’ve been here all night. Why don’t you take a break? I could sit with her. Oh, thanks. I can’t leave. Not until willow’s opened her eyes. Finn:

Just sleep on it. Maybe it’ll be A… good reminder of everything you’d be giving up. I’m hoping you’ll realize what you’ll be losing, and you will choose to stop punishing yourself.

[ Knock on door ] -Laura, hi. -Hey. Sorry to disturb you so early. It’s okay. Come in. Come in. Thanks. Thanks. Have you heard from nikolas?

[ Knock on door ] Hey. Is this a bad time? You look busy. I’m always busy. Come in. Okay. What’s going on? Yeah. I, uh — I need some hypothetical legal advice. I’m not even a hypothetical lawyer. Okay. How about… some advice about the law from someone who’s good at it? Every word that you say, absolutely every word, will not — no confidentiality. I get the plot. Okay. What’s up? What kind of charges would someone be facing if they were an accessory to a felony? Asking for a friend.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Baby coos ] Is that her? Yeah. Ohh. Isn’t she beautiful?

[ Chuckles ] I remember when britta was born. She was vocal and disapproving from the start.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Baby cries ] And as beautiful as your granddaughter. What? Nothing. I just didn’t expect to see you here, aunt liesl. Of course I’m here. I had to see my grandniece. How is her mother? Um, she’s sleeping, I think. I haven’t really heard anything. Willow doesn’t want me near her. Will you visit willow after she awakens? Well, if she wants to see me, I will definitely be there in a second. But I made a promise to myself not to upset my daughter when she wakes up. Hey! Hey, willow. Hey. We’re all waiting for you here. You want to meet your daughter? You want to meet your daughter? She can’t wait to meet you.

[ Weakly ] Michael. Welcome back. Hi. Hi. I love you so much.

[ Smooch ] Willow? She’s awake. Our baby. Where — where is she? Michael, w-what’s happened? No. Willow, she — it’s fine. She — our baby’s fine. She is? Yeah. Perfect, in fact. Good. And very, very eager to meet her mom. Thank god. I need to see her. You will. Now. Michael, please. Bring me our baby.

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How’s the newest member of the family doing? Is that why you are here? Or are you checking up on me? Well, you know, the — the kid may need a lawyer. It’s never too soon to start suing people. Thank you. You know, the hardest thing for me about memorials is, you know, everybody says all these nice things, and then — then they just go back to their lives. My britta is gone… but my heart rejoices for you. And I’m thrilled to meet my grandniece!

[ Cellphone chimes ] Hm! It’s sonny. Ohh. Willow’s awake. She’s awake! That’s wonderful! So…our son has a daughter. He does, and now that the baby’s here, willow can get the stem-cell transplant that she needs and this nightmare will finally be over. Babies are miracles. And can you believe our granddaughter’s gonna save willow’s life? That’s amazing. Okay. Our daughter is on the way. You’re sure she’s okay? Yes. Yes. Willow, she’s perfect.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Sighs ] I remember… they showed us our baby. And then they took her away to make sure she was okay. Yeah, you asked me to go with her. You called her our daughter. And then…

[ Sighs ] I don’t remember. Not exactly. Did something happen? Um, from what I was told… you started hemorrhaging and your heart stopped on the operating table. But you were there. No, I was — I was in the nicu with our daughter. But then you came back? No. Uh, willow, I wasn’t — I wasn’t in the O.R. When your heart stopped. They wouldn’t let me back in. I heard your voice, michael. I — and clear — as I’m hearing it right now. What? What did I say? You told me to come home. To come home and live. You said that, right? Yeah. Yeah, I did. I was in the waiting area, praying as hard as I could for you to come back. And I did. Yeah. You did. Someone I know made a really big mistake. But it’s over, you know, and I’m just — I’m worried now that confessing will ruin my friend’s life without really making anything better. So this crime is not ongoing? No. Murder? No. Accidental death? No. No one got hurt. I mean…not really. “Not really”? Mnh. So, was this friend a part of planning the crime? No, they sort of got roped into helping this person then chose to protect the person instead of going to the police. So then this person might be an accessory to a crime after the fact, which would be a misdemeanor at worst. Oh, well, that doesn’t sound so bad. Or a felony, depending on the details of the crime. Oh. No. Sorry. I haven’t spoken with nikolas since we had that argument at the hospital. Right. Yeah. Um, about that… I know you didn’t want to talk about it last night at curtis and portia’s party, but it was just so obvious that you were both shaken by it. I — are you okay? No. I’m not. I think my friendship with nikolas is over. Are you sure? After everything you’ve been to each other for all these years? Don’t you think it’s possible you just need a little time? Laura… I’m sorry. I know it’s — it’s really not my business, is it? Do you know what happened between spencer and nikolas? You’ll have to narrow it down. Spencer wants to sue for custody of nikolas and esme’s baby. What?! He said he found out something about nikolas, something that he thinks is unforgivable. Did spencer say what that was? No. He wouldn’t tell me. He said that he thought it was best that I didn’t know. But he insists that his father shouldn’t be allowed to raise the baby. How did nikolas react? I have never seen him so devastated. It was like he finally lost everything. Ava?

[ Gasps ] You okay? Yeah. Um… do you want to maybe focus on some breathing? Do, like, a little, you know, in and…

[ Breathes deeply ] Yeah. Good. Nikolas. He’s dead. Yes. He is. Ohh. He was gonna take avery, and I — I just wanted to stop him. And — [ Stammers ] I hit him with a statue, and he fell. Yeah. He did. And you. W-what are you doing here? How did you get in here? That you don’t remember? Okay, well, uh — you asked me to — to spend the night, keep an eye on you. Well, you scared me! I’m sorry. You just w-walk into my room like that! Ava, I heard you scream. I was worried about you. Get out! This is me checking — okay. But at some point, ava, w-we are gonna have to talk about what happens next. What happens next is you leave… and you forget you were ever here… and we never speak of this again. Okay. That — that would be — that works for me. But that wouldn’t work for you, ava. W-what are you gonna say when people notice that nikolas is missing? I’ll say that nikolas was here and we argued about wyndemere. He regretted giving me spoon island. He wanted it back. I refused, and then he stormed off, and I have no idea where he went after that. That’s good. That’s great. Because a good lie, you know, it manages to stay as close as possible to the truth. And where did you learn that? Oh, my family. And we talked about this. Families. My family. Your f– family. Well, thank you… for not turning me in. But I meant what I said. You should go and never look back. As far as I’m concerned, you were never here. If only it were that easy. What’s hard about it? My cousin mason. That’s what’s hard about it. Well, he’s the reason I stopped by here last night. Why? He’s after you, ava.

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Mason’s a thug. Uh-huh. Do he really think that I would let him inside my house? I don’t know. I just — I-I came here just in case. Oh, god! What’s going on? Oh, I’m just — I’m thinking if — if mason had shown up instead of you. You are so right. I mean, if mason had caught a glimpse of you hiding nikolas’ body, he would own you for life. Well, I’m glad it was you that saw me. So am I. And you’re right. I’m — I’m gonna keep it really simple. Nikolas was here… and then he left… and I don’t know anything else. W-we don’t want the cops focusing on spoon island. Okay, so nikolas has a kid, right? Like, is that kid gonna be a problem? No, spencer won’t be a problem. But elizabeth might be. Right before I ran into nikolas, my mother came to see me. How did that go? Not well. So…you were angry already when you spoke to nikolas? Yeah.

[ Sighs ] Yeah. The truth is… I-I told nikolas what my parents did to me when I was a teenager, how they hurt me and betrayed me. He knew I was struggling because of it. Elizabeth… what did nikolas do? He — please. He, um… he just made it about himself. How? He made it seem like he was inconvenienced by my pain. So, yeah, the last time I saw him, I was angry. Aww. Well, I-I’m sorry he let you down. But I also feel sorry for nikolas because you’ve always been such a-a positive influence on his life. Not always. I’m not as perfect as you think I am. I’m worried my friend’s life will be torn apart just ’cause they thought they were doing the right thing. Alexis: Yeah. They weren’T. So, clearly, there’s a victim here. Was the victim aware of your friend’s involvement in this crime? I don’t think so. Okay. Not yet. What if they figure that out? If there’s any chance any of this can be figured out, your friend needs to get ahead of it and come forward voluntarily. Won’t they still go to prison? Probably. Here’s a thought. Would your friend consider testifying against the person that actually committed the crime in the first place? Oh! Can I — can I please just see her?

[ Gasps ] Hi, beautiful!

[ Laughs ] Oh, I know — I know willow’s waiting to see her. I just — hi. Go ahead. Carly: Ohh! Oh, my gosh. She’s so beautiful. And she’s smart. You think? Mm-hmm. Yeah. My mother let me and josslyn into the nicu to see her, and we didn’t hold her or anything, but we were blowing kisses and waving. And I swear she was looking right at me.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, michael! This is her!

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. Yeah, it sure is.

[ Monitor beeping ] Hi. Willow: Oh. She’s — she’s so… so…

[ Chuckles ] So beautiful.

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More onyour mind than just nikolas, so, you know, whatever it is, you know I’m here for you, right? I know. But unfortunately, I’ve come to realize that my friendship with nikolas is bad for both of us. I’m sorry. I’m really sorry it’s come to that. But you have to do what’s best for you. And nikolas is spiraling. I’m very, very worried about him. But saving nikolas from himself is not your responsibility. It’s not yours, either. I’m his mother. I’ll never give up on him. I’m not sure if my friend would testify. Well, I think maybe you should try and convince them. I…could try. You know, cooperating with the prosecution can go a long way. It could reduce your friend’s sentence. “Reduced,” as in no jail time? I don’t know. I don’t know the details of this case. I don’t want to know. Got it. Hey. Thanks for the friendly advice. You’re welcome. Have your friend call diane or martin grey, someone that they can give the details to, because your friend is on a slippery slope. Yeah, that’s what I was afraid of.

[ Knock on door ] Come in! Good morning, alexis. And good morning to you, too, son. What a nice surprise. Good to see you, dad. I’m on my way out the door.

[ Exhales sharply ] Did I interrupt something important? Go on in. I-I will, in a minute. I know you’re dying to. I am. But, you know, michael and willow deserve a little time with their daughter before I bust in the room. This reminds me of the first time we saw donna. Yeah. Me too. Gosh, we thought that spina bifida was gonna limit donna’s life somehow, that she was gonna grow up with extra struggles. But she’s perfect.

[ Chuckles ] She is perfect. We’re so lucky. Yes, we are.

[ Baby cooing ]

[ Laughter ] So cute. Wiley is going to be so excited to meet his little sister. Well, you know, no pressure, but before our kids can be introduced to each other, I think our daughter…

[ Baby crying ] I think our daughter… needs a name. That’s right. We never did settle on one, did we? I-I guess as I got sicker, we just stopped talking about it. Yeah, we’ve kind of had other… other things on our mind. But, you know, re we are. And we have to give our daughter a name that is not annabelle the third or ahsoka.

[ Laughs ] Actually… I knew her name the moment I saw her. I’m so happy for michael. He was denied this chance with wiley. I hate to think of all the pain that michael had to go through. Because of nelle. Nina’s daughter. Who nina never knew. Let me take this.

[ Cellphone rings ] Hello? I know every cell in your body is aching to go to your daughter. Yeah. It’s torture. But it’s what willow wants. For now. Perhaps someday. And soon. I hope so. It’s not right that carly gets to share in this moment with michael and willow. Please, aunt liesl. Just don’T. That woman is no better than you or I. S belovedwhile we are shun she is forgiven her transgressions while you are considered the transgressor. That is unacceptable. Oh, how I would love to dig carly’s skeletons out of the closet and into the light. Okay. Okay. Come to think of it… there is something that carly’s trying desperately to hide. Tell me more. Austin: So nikolas was holding esme prince captive — in a tower, no less. And elizabeth was helping him? Wow. Didn’t know she had it in her. Still waters, with that one. Still, I don’t get it. I don’t — I don’t see how elizabeth is a threat. I mean, if she were helping nikolas, wouldn’t it be in her best interest to just keep quiet about all this? Of course it is! But elizabeth’s “conscience” tends to flare up at the most inopportune moments. So if her guilt sends her to the cops, spoon island is gonna be swarming with police, and they could find the body! We need a plan. Not “we.” Just me. This — this is — it’s my problem. Ava, the second I saw you hiding a dead body, your problems became my problems. That’s noble of you. But, really, nobody would ever have any idea that we had any relationship beyond doctor and patient. No one will ever know that you were even here.

[ Doorbell rings ]

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Hi, ava. Are you okay? Yes. H-hi. You just weren’t the person that I, um — I expected. Come on in. Let me guess. Were you expecting my son? Oh. No. No. Uh, definitely not. Then, ava, please tell me. What happened with nikolas last night? It’s not like finn to just rush out without so much as a “hello.” He had a lot on his mind. Uh-huh. What a nice way of telling me to butt out. I like your shorthand. So how’s your day going? I have to admit — the editorial meeting any new developments on the hook case since britt westbourne was killed? No, which is why we have to keep pressure on the pcpd so they can find the lunatic. How are you gonna do that? I’m not sure. You free for an early lunch? We can do a little brainstorming. Don’t you have classes this morning? You were saying about carly and drew cain? No, that’s it. That’s it. That’s it? There must be more. Well — [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I saw drew hugging carly, comforting her by willow’s room, and I wouldn’t have thought anything about it, but it was really clear that they’re trying to keep their relationship a secret. What is there to hide? They have a history of friendship. Even I know that. And until recently, I couldn’t have cared less about either of them. No one would be surprised if it evolved into more, so why would it matter if it had? I have no idea. Well, then… perhaps you should find out. What makes you think that I-I saw nikolas last night? He and spencer had a horrible argument last night. And nikolas seems to think that you have sided with spencer against him? And then he stormed out, and I just assumed that he would come here. Hmm. Well, you’re right. He did. He — he barged in here like he still owned the place. And he went on and on about how it belongs in the family. In the end, we both said things that we will never be able to take back, so it’s really just as well that we’re divorced and he is out of my life. I don’t see how that’s possible, ava. Well, not if you’re helping spencer to blackmail him.

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Can I please come in? Well, let’s see. Uh… 14 minutes and 12 seconds. You owe me 20 bucks. Oh, barely. Oh, did you guys make a bet, saying how long it would take for me to come in here? Yeah. I’m surprised you waited this long. Oh, you guys are terrible! How are you feeling? Never been happier now that amelia is here. Amelia? Amelia grace. Well, let’s make it official then, huh? Mom, meet your granddaughter, amelia grace corinthos. Ohh! That’s perfect! It’s perfect! Hi, amelia. Hello. Hey! Sonny: Hey. Did you get to hold the baby? No, no. It’s okay, though, ’cause, you know, uh, I saw her on the way in. Oh, well, this is the first time without a glass between you, though. Yeah, that’s true, but I got to say hi.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. Willow and michael, they must be thrilled.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh. From michael. No, actually, it’s from willow sending a text from michael’s phone. Oh. You ready to look at this? What? What?

[ Chuckles ] Our new granddaughter has a name. Amelia. Amelia. Amelia grace.

[ Both chuckle ] I don’t have a class today. Oh, it’s kind of hard to tell sometimes when you do and when you don’T. What are you getting at? It’s just interesting that you don’t really talk about your classes much. Of course I do. Don’t I? I mean, most professors love to talk about their classes — the interesting conversations, the offbeat questions from their students, and how they inspire them. Well, here’s an offbeat question for you. What’s your point? Just maybe you are not as invested in teaching as you used to be. Because I don’t talk to you about my classes? No, seriously. It’s possible you’re just over it and you’re ready for a change. You of all people can’t condone what nikolas did. You know, I probably wouldn’t if I knew what it was. But you and spencer are holding that over his head, aren’t you? Look, I — I know my son treated you badly, but do you think it’s a good strategy to respond in kind? If the two of you keep tearing into each other, ava, how will that end? I can’t let you take her. Don’t worry. I’ll tell avery you said goodbye. I didn’t want this. No, of course you didn’T. But, ava, I am worried about my son now. He’s lost you, apparently he’s had a terrible falling-out with elizabeth, too. I am afraid that spencer’s threat to take away his child is going to be the last straw. You know, whatever secret you shared with spencer, he lorded it over his father last night. Nikolas felt so betrayed. He was so angry. I just… I feel like something horrible is gonna happen now. I feel like… I feel like I’m gonna lose my son for good. Dr. Obrecht. Dr. Finn. I know we haven’t always seen eye to eye, but I just want to offer my condolences about britt. She was a good one. You have my thanks… for your absence at my britta’s memorial. At least you’re not a hypocrite like so many others at this hospital, only giving britta her due

after she’s gone. You’re welcome. Since you are feeling so generous today… perhaps you’ll do something about your friend elizabeth. Hi. Come in. Hey. Okay. -Thank you for coming. -Sure. You know, you call, I come. We are family. Yes. We are. I’m so glad you’re part of the boys’ lives. Okay, elizabeth, I’m gonna cut right to the chase here. You call me up, you sound a little funny on the phone, and you say you want to see me in a “professional capacity.” Now you’re telling me that you’re happy that I’m a part of the boys’ lives. So what gives? I’m in trouble.

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Why do you feel like you’ll lose nikolas?

[ Chuckles ] Well, for starters, there’s nothing to stop him from throwing in with victor now. Well, I can tell you one thing. Nikolas hates what’s become of his life. He doesn’t think there’s anything left for him here in port charles. But for what it’s worth, I-I don’t think that he’ll throw in with victor. I hope you’re right. I just wish he’d return my calls.

[ Breathes deeply ] But then I suppose I’ll hear from him eventually. He probably just needs a little time to lick his wounds. I’m probably overreacting. Well, you — you’re reacting as — as any mother would. I think it’s really great that willow sent you this. She’s adorable. I think it’s a good sign. Yeah? But it’s not the real thing. You’re right. Yeah. It’s not. Oh, you are so beautiful, amelia grace. You are.

[ Laughs ] Hey, you know, I think — I think some peace and quiet might do the baby some good. Okay. Okay. Yeah. I know what you’re trying to do. Huh? Yes, I’m tired, but I don’t want to take my eyes off of our daughter. You have the rest of your life to look at her. You do. You can rest, you know? When you put it that way…

[ Baby cooing ] Is there a chance that you’re no longer interested in teaching?

[ Scoffs ] This again? We already talked about me becoming a journalist. But this time I’m not just talking. I’m offering you a job. Ava, do me a favor. If you hear from my son, text me. Yes. Absolutely. But to be honest, I-I don’t think he’s gonna contact me. He made it pretty clear that he never wants to see me again, which, you know, frankly, it’s probably for the best because all we seem to do these days is — is hurt each other. Well, I wish it could have gone differently. So do I. More than anything. Bye, ava. And what exactly do you think I need to “do” about elizabeth? I have just lost my daughter. But is my scotty here with me? Obviously, he is not, because elizabeth called with yet another life crisis she is ill-equipped to handle. And since my scott is both blessed and cursed with an excessively kind heart, he ran to her aid. Why? What does elizabeth want with scott? What kind of trouble? I’m not exactly sure. Wait a minute. You tell me you need a lawyer, but you don’t know why? No. I — [ Groans ] I know what I did. I just don’t know how bad it is, legally speaking. Elizabeth, I will help you in any way possible. So spit it out. I committed a crime. Actually, several crimes. Ohh. Um… she’s — she’s — michael: Austin. Hey. Is there any news on that stem-cell harvesting? Dr. Randolph should be on her way. Okay, then. Um… can we wait for dr. Randolph in here? Sure. Okay. I-I guess that they’ve harvested the stem cells? And — and she’s gonna get the transplant, right, sonny? And this whole ordeal is gonna be over. She’s gonna live a long, healthy life. Yeah, and hopefully I’ll be part of that life. So, is there any news? There is, but we should wait. Willow: I’m awake. Dr. Gatlin-holt. Have you met amelia? I — I have, but I wasn’t aware that you named her. Such a beautiful name for such a beautiful girl. Thank you. I miss her already. You know, you should, uh, get some rest. Why don’t you get some shut-eye, okay, we’ll wake you when dr. Randolph gets here? Or we could just cut to the chase. Have the stem cells been harvested? I’m ready to move forward right away. I want to get treated and then get out of this hospital as soon as possible. My children… …need me. Austin? Is there something wrong?

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Oh, my goodness. You beat me.

[ Laughter ] Wow. Thank you for meeting me at the last minute. Oh, yeah, sure. Not our usual meeting place. No. No, I just sort of needed the comfort and coziness of kelly’s diner tonight. Is everything all right? Well, I’m going to need you to step in for me tomorrow at the sanitation workers contract negotiation meeting. Sure. What’s going on, laura? A lot. I went to the hospital to attend britt westbourne’s memorial, and I found out that a very dear friend of mine died. Hey, are you thinking about charlotte? Mm. You two had a really nice visit. Yeah, it was all too brief. I would have liked to have seen more of her. Having her in my arms made me realize just what I’m missing. My girl’s growing up. They have a tendency to be that. [ Chuckles ] She’s very mature for her age, I think. You two seem to be getting along. She’s on to us, you know? You think? Yeah. I think she approves. Oh. Ooh. How’d it go? Oh. As planned. Yes. Charlotte’s safe? Charlotte is home with kevin at laura’S. Okay, good. That’s a relief. Yeah. Did something happen? Is there a problem? Well, other than victor, no. Uncle. Oh, spencer. Spencer, dear boy. What are you doing here? I was — I was just hoping to give liesl my condolences, but I’m too late. It was a nice memorial. I’m sure that britt would have approved. Liesl will no doubt be struck by the irony of the situation. What irony is that? That she and I are living in the same hell. The hell of losing one’s only living child. Oh, curtis, everything is so beautiful! I’m glad you like it. I love it. Oh, honey. Look at them. They look so happy. They deserve it. Are ready for the big day tomorrow? Absolutely. Portia and curtis should be celebrated. Yeah. Although I can’t help but wonder how your mom feels. Uh, you’ve been recognized away from the station and having fun.

[ Laughs ] Who says I’m having fun?

[ Gasps ] Wow! Really? Friendly fire. I thought we were cool. We are. I’ve got your back, partner. Always. You know, you were probably my most successful relationship. Back at you. And, you know, tomorrow, our exes are going to become partners for life. Portia: Have fun! Thank you. You’re off the clock. All right.

[ Laughter ] Uh, babe, I know you were disappointed that your mom’s condition prevents her from traveling. Well, of course, I’d love to have my family here, but that’s okay. As long as I have you, I’ll be fine. Yeah, that’s sweet. Well, I can’t disappoint my beautiful bride. Hey! Oh, my god! Daddy! Oh!

[ Laughs ] Aw, look at you. Zeke! Come here! Oh, my god! I don’t believe it. Your g randfather, huh? And my uncle ezekiel. Zeke. Is he a doctor, too? Oh, no. Uncle zeke went his own way. Okay. Come on, come on. I have someone for you to meet!

[ Squeals ] Oh, whoa, whoa, not so fast. Didn’t you just get here? Yeah. Hey, well, I’m sorry for blocking your escape, but I’m also so sorry for everything that you’re going through, elizabeth. Your break-up with finn. Oh, right, right. Yeah, it’s been, um, a rough couple of weeks for the whole family. Why, is something going on with the boys? Cameron — first love break-up. I know we all get through it eventually, but it’s a unique type of pain. Oh, yeah. I just wish I could take it from him. That’s so hard. Yeah. Well, he’ll get through it. He will. And I’m sure he knows that you’re there for him. But what if I can’t be? I can’t let you take her. Don’t worry. I’ll tell avery you said goodbye.

[ Grunts ] Nikolas? Nikolas, are you…? Please answer me.

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I couldn’t let you take avery. I just wanted to stop you so I could… so I could reason with you. Nikolas? Please wake up. Anna devane is dead? Along with my granddaughter’s father, valentin cassadine. Are you sure about this? Yes. Valentin tracked anna to a paris catacomb, and then it collapsed. There are multiple fatalities. Whoever was behind this is responsible for a tremendous loss of life. You didn’t invite me out tonight to have a pity party, did you? Pity is not our style, but everyone we know is at the savoy. Celebrating the happy couple and toasting them. So I figured it was a great chance to go share a meal. Because I might feel what, taggert? Lonely? Jealous? Left out. Like me. Well, we could have gone. We were invited. But we declined, because it wouldn’t be right. Because you’re not over portia. Jordan, I’ve been over portia.

You are not over curtis. Uh, no, I’m not over wanting to protect him. What does that mean? Dr. Robinson, it’s so nice to finally meet you in person. Hey, tomorrow you’re going to be my son-in-law, curtis. Call me sterling. Sterling it is. I’m so glad that you and ezekiel both could make it. Yes. Thanks to you. And, uh, it’s zeke. No one calls me ezekiel except my mom when she’s mad at me. Which has happened, not just one, but maybe, I don’t know, 50 times.

[ Laughter ] Oh, okay. See, not even here five minutes and “sisteritis” rears its head.

[ Laughs ] Do want to hear what your fiancé did? Or you want to keep talking smack? Okay. Yes, yes, yes. I want to hear it all. Tell me everything. Thank you. So not only did this man arrange our flights last minute, he hired a caretaker to look after mom. He’s a keeper. Mom decided it would be best all around to sit this one out, and I’m sure she wishes them well. I know she wants curtis to be happy. Yeah. Still, I mean, it must be hard to see him move on. She’s only human. If we ever split up and you committed to somebody else, I… I don’t — I don’t know how I’d take it. Well, it’s a good thing you never have to find out. Because if we don’t work out, then I am joining a nunnery. That I can’t — I can’t even imagine.

[ Laughs ] But no relationship is infallible. You know what? Why are we even talking about this at your uncle’s rehearsal dinner? If it’s because I brought up your mom, then I’m sorry I mentioned it. No, no, no, we’re good. We’re good. I just want us to stay that way. Why wouldn’t we? Because we have something in common with why my mom and curtis didn’t make it. Speaking of doctors, where’s epiphany? Oh, uh… she’s out of town. Now that she passed her mcats, she’s checking out a few med schools on the west coast. Epiphany is moving? Maybe. Maybe not. Hopefully not. Trina, why are you hanging around me? Don’t you have a date tonight, or is he late?

[ Laughs ] You’re fun to hang around. Right. [ Chuckles ] And don’t worry. I didn’t invite spencer. I knew better than to bring him to a family event. Good call. Uncle, did something happen to valentin? He…died. My god. How? Drowned. In paris. I don’t understand. He drowned? What was he doing there? Was he on business? My son died putting others ahead of his family. Let that be a lesson to you, spencer. Friends may have their appeal. Women may… may have their uses, but in the final analysis, cleave only to your true family. Only a cassadine can really understand another cassadine. Heed these words, spencer. Lest you suffer the same fate as my son. Oh, please wake up! I didn’t mean it, you know? I just wanted you to stop you from taking avery. Are you breathing? Oh, god.

[ Knock on door ] Austin: Ava! Ava, you there? Ava, open up! It’s austin.

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Now you know why I need you to step in. It’s just so upsetting. The loss of innocent life. And I believe that anna d evane was innocent. I think she was framed. Of course, now she’ll never have the chance to prove that, will she? And my little granddaughter. [ Gasps ] She is just bereft over the loss of her father. I’m sorry. I, um — why don’t we go over those contracts for the sanitation workers? Yeah, I’m, um… I’m not feeling very well myself. Could we tackle this in the morning? Well, of course, but do you think you’re going to be up to it? Oh, yes, I’ll be fine. I’m sorry about your friends, laura. Oh, thanks. Mission accomplished. Jordan, why do you feel you need to protect curtis? Just because we divorced our exes doesn’t mean we don’t still care. Yeah, me and portia still care about each other, but protecting her? That’s curtis’ responsibility now. Trina, that’s a different story. I’m always going to care about my baby girl no matter what. Well, you know me. Protecting everyone I care about is second nature. That includes you. I don’t need any protecting, no more than curtis does. Unless there’s something you’re not saying. You and I have always trusted each other with our lives, with our secrets. And I… hi, you two. Hi. I was just on my way to curtis and portia’s rehearsal dinner. I guess you two are not? Uh, not really feeling the moment. I saw you were withassistant mayor ashby. Looked intense. Anything I should know about? Oh, no. We were just going over some of the contracts for tomorrow’s meeting. And then she started to feel sick, and so she left kind of suddenly. Oh, well, I hope she feels better soon. I think things are likely to get worse for eileen before they get better. I hope that stella feels better soon. I heard that she was too ill to officiate at the wedding. You know mom wanted to be here more than anything, right? Oh, I know, I know. How’s she doing? Really? Is she having any side effects from the new medication, or…? Mm, she’s okay. She made me promise not to talk about her health with you. Of course she did. She just wants you to focus on your wedding and not worry about her. She, uh, sent you this. This is great grandmother’s brooch. Oh, no, no, no. I can’t accept this. This is far too valuable. She said you’d say that. She also said nothing is more priceless than the happiness of her only daughter. And I’m not wearing it, so you better.

[ Chuckles ] See ya. How can I thank you?

[ Laughs ] Now everything is going to be perfect tomorrow. What’s wrong? There’s been a slight hitch. But you know what? We got guests. It can wait. Okay, if there’s going to be a problem at our wedding day, I want to know. Curtis, tell me what’s going on. You know you can tell me. Yes, I am just hyper aware that time is fleeting and tomorrow’s not promised. I see spencer. He’s sensitive and kind. People just need to keep an open mind and give

him a chance. Sounds like your friendship’s been good for him. Just make sure the reverse is true. Curtis and my mom started leading separate lives. They let their careers take their focus. I just don’t want us to make the same mistake that my mom and curtis did. I mean, I miss you, but I still feel close to you. I feel the same. Promise me that we will always be vigilant about this. Promise. Okay. In fact, I can’t wait to get closer tonight. Please elaborate. Okay. I’m sorry, but I need to know, how close is the D.A. To nailing esme prince? Promise me you are commi ttedto this family, spencer. And to the f utureI’m trying to build four generations of cassadines to come. I am. I believe that there is a brighter future for the cassadine line. That gives me great comfort. I knew I could count on you to do what’s necessary. Well, you can. Starting with taking full custody of my little brother or sister. Austin: Ava?

[ Knocking ] Ava, are you in there? Ava, are you in there? Oh, hey, you’re here. Hey, doc. This really isn’t a good time. It’ll only take a minute. Maybe tomorrow. I’m on a business call. I can wait. You know, I really wasn’t expecting company this evening. Yeah, it’s really important. Will you please let me in? It’s really cold out here. You can wait in the sitting room. It’s, uh, upstairs and to the right. The staff has the evening off, so you’ll have to find it on your own. Go. Think, ava, think.

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I hadn’t heard about stella being sick, but I worried this might happen. Stella has a history of health issues, and she was a little off when I saw her earlier today. Well, at least it’s nothing serious. I should get going. I hope you two have a wonderful evening. You too. Whatever this is, it really must have laid stella out. I can’t imagine her missing her nephew’s big day. I’ll call her. Maybe go and check in on her. See if she’s up for it. You know, it’s really good that you’ve kept up the relationship with curtis’ family. I’m grateful. Divorce doesn’t only affect the two people in the marriage. That’s how me and portia are. I mean, we have to for trina sake. And now that curtis is part of the equation, it’S… I mean, he’s — he’s a good guy. Yeah, he is. And so are you. And portia is a good woman. But sometimes good people get caught up — whoa, whoa, hold up, jordan. I know why you feel you got to protect curtis. You do? It’s because of portia’s lie. Why didn’t you tell me about aunt stella earlier? I was wondering why she wasn’t here yet. Auntie didn’t want to ruin tonight. And she feels awful about tomorrow. Aw, babe. And I know how badly you wanted her to officiate. Listen, as long as I get to marry you tomorrow, nothing else matters. Best man! [ Laughs ] You got that speech locked down yet? Well, I still kind of on the fence whether I’m going to go funny or get all sentimental. Either works. As long as it’s from the heart. That’s the truth. I will do my best. But I’ll tell you what. The gift that he is most grateful for is you being at the wedding. Drew. I just wish I could give him the one thing he asked for. Hello to you, too. I thought the bride was supposed to be the one in overdrive. Yeah, I guess I — I guess I came in kind of hot, huh? You know what? It’s totally understandable, given everything esme has put you through. But I’m afraid the defense might try to plead it out, argue for reduced penalties, or even a dismissal of charges. Which means esme will be free to live her life and raise her baby. Diane agreedto be my counsel. Even ava offered to help. I have the support of my friends. But you’re — you’re making this move against your father now? After everything I said about putting others ahead of family? Yes, uncle. I heard the cleaving part. But my sibling is a cassadine, too. Arguably the only one worth saving. This baby represents the future that you are so passionate about. And shouldn’t we give the newest cassadine heir the best chance in life? Can you honestly say that that would be with my father or esme? Nikolas is desperate to raise this child. I don’t care what my father wants. Huh. Neither do I. I knew I was right to put my trust in you, spencer. Well played. This custody move is stroke of genius. Excuse me, curtis. You have an uninvited guest. I told him it’s a private event, but he says he needs to have a word. Okay, n’neka. Than ks.I’ll handle it. Don’t go far. Where would I go?

[ Both chuckle ] Brad? Oh, hey. Sorry to intrude, curtis, but my aunt asked me to stop by. For what? The occasion of your wedding. My aunt selina sends her warmest compliments.

[ Ava grunts ]

[ Horse neighing in distance ] I’m so sorry, nikolas. I did love you.

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Laura told victorthe authorities contacted her, confirming our deaths, but how do we know that victor buys that? After victor was contacted by laura, he verified it with his people. Okay, well, that’s neat. It’s clean. For now. What next? So, as far as victor knows, you and anna are deceased. You’re ghosts. And what do ghosts do best? They get three sheets to the wind. That’s not a dad joke, by the way. Charlotte taught me that. Ghosts do love their “boos.” They also exorcise. Okay, stop. Stop. And how do they exorcise? With a vigorous haunting. Tell your auntie I appreciate the well-wishes. Thank you for the delivery. You’re welcome to stay for a drink. Thanks, but I’m really not in the celebrating mood. Right. Sorry about your friend. Yeah. Congratulations. Whew! It is windy out there. And there you are. Can you believe your big day is here already? How do you feel? Overwhelmed, but happy. Portia! I’m so glad you could come! Oh, me too. You look beautiful. Thank you. Um, especially now, uh, because we have a big favor to ask of you. I would love to officiate your wedding. Are you psychic?

[ Laughs ] No. Stella called me. She explained the whole situation. That’s my auntie. Always taking care of business. And the people she loves. Thank you so much. That takes a real weight off of our shoulders. We appreciate it. Oh, it is my pleasure. And stella wanted you to know that she was very sorry that she wasn’t going to be able to make it. She didn’t sound that bad when I talked to her, but jordan seemed to think that it was just coming on all day. Jordan said that stella was sick earlier. Uh, yeah, she thought that it — she was worried that, uh… is something wrong? Oh, I think I’m just a little bit surprised. You know, stella seemed… she seemed fine when I saw her last. You know how, you know, those bugs can come on suddenly, you know? Yeah. Well, hey, let’s get a drink. Come on. Okay. You know, let me take a second with my mother’s gift. Sure. Okay. Okay? Well, I have to admit that I’m surprised you approve of me seeking custody. Although I’m glad that you do. Well, how could I not? Oh, I don’t just approve. I am impressed, spencer. This is a masterful move. It could be the key to finally getting your father to fall in line. Then you misunderstand, because this isn’t about getting my father to fall in line. This is about getting him out of our lives. Isn’t that what you want, too? Aren’t you finished with him? Oh, no one’s ever really finished with family. No, this is, um — this move is seamless. It builds on everything already in motion. It’ll take nikolas losing everything, including his baby, to force him finally back into the fold. You want to explain to me what’s going on here? Are you gonna call the cops? Is there any reason on this earth that I wouldn’t? Nikolas and I were arguing. He threatened to take my daughter. He said that he would use his uncle victor’s resources and I would never see avery again. And I — and I panicked. And I just grabbed the first thing that I could. And I — I hit him. I just wanted to stop him. But he fell, and he wasn’t breathing. So you put him in a closet and padlocked it? Can we — can we talk about that? Everyone will I think that I killed my husband out of revenge. Did you? No! I told you. I just wanted to stop him. I-I wanted to talk to him. He threatened to take my daughter! You think that sounds like a defense, but that sounds like motive. Despite everything, I loved him. I’m sure you did. All right, so he shows up here late at night, unannounced, uninvited, threatens to take your daughter. And I don’t know your track record with the truth, but with a great attorney, this could — no! You’re — you don’t understand. I killed nikolas. It doesn’t matter if I meant to. It doesn’t matter what any court might rule. I will be condemned and sentenced by victor cassadine.

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What portia did, it hurt me. You know, it really hurt me. But, um… I’ve forgiven her. But trina. Of course it’s never easy learning that your parents are perfect. So, yeah, she was hurt. But she also understands that my behavior was part of it. Wait. How is any of this your fault? Jordan, I was never home. You and me, we were off doing undercover work all the time. I mean, my wife, she was lonely. She felt neglected. I get why you feel you got to protect curtis. You feel that if portia was unfaithful before, she could do it again. Actually, I believe portia genuinely loves curtis, and I’m certain that she would do anything not to lose him. Stella? It went straight to voicemail. Maybe you’re sleeping. But I just wanted to check in on you and see if you were okay. If you need anything, let me know. We miss you. What’s wrong, p? I know that look.

[ Sighs ] Nothing. Hopefully. Um, curtis’ aunt suddenly fell ill. And you’re worried? Not for the reason you might think. He asked me to perform at the c eremony. Drew, I don’t want to screw up on his big day. But that is highly unlikely, isn’t it? And as a wise man once told me, all that matters is it comes from the heart. This is my grandfather, dr. Sterling robertson. Granddad, this is curtis’ nephew, dr. Tj ashford. Hi. And his domestic partner, molly davis, esquire. Well, thank goodness for molly. We’re a little doctor heavy in this family.

[ Laughter ] Uh, excuse me. They’re playing our jam. Oh. Okay. Hold on.

[ Laughs ] All right. Oh, watch out now. What a dapper and distinguished gentlemen. Yes.

[ Indistinct chatter ] I would rather continue our conversation. Hm. You know the one about getting closer. Oh, yeah? Mm-hmm. Oh. So, uh, is everything okay? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. I just got a lot on my mind. Uh-huh. And would one of those things be nikolas? How did you know? What was going on at the hospital earlier? What were you arguing about? Years ago, mac, sean, and I devised a plan to outwit ryan chamberlain. I was already dead, so he thought. So I haunted him in order to get his confession on tape. And it worked. And you think since he worked on ryan, that it’d be worth trying on victor? We have way better technology now. But in a nutshell, the strategy is torment, guilt, and compel. It’s worth a try, don’t you think? I mean, I already recorded a message from the great beyond earlier, so… wait a minute. You knew about this plan? Yeah, I did. Don’t be so dubious. Just hear us out. Well, there’s one minor flaw. What’s that? Your plan will never work on my father. Uncle victor, there has been enough manipulation in this family. This is a baby. This isn’t leverage. Oh, come on, spencer. Everything’s leverage if used in the right way. Well, my gaining custody of my sibling serves a higher purpose. It is to save my little brother or sister from my father. Now, you keep telling yourself that as long as you like. But from where I’m standing, I’m seeing a man finally tapping into his natural born instincts. You know, before I saw you, spencer, I was really quite bereft. Now, thanks to you, I have hope again. Is there anything I can do to get you to walk away right now? I am a very wealthy woman, and you can have money. Ava — you can have this house. You — you can have the gallery. What would I do with a gallery? I know that we don’t know each other very well, but I think that we understand some things. And I hope that, despite my history, I hope that you know that this is not who I am. Not anymore. Would you just — would you just give me some time to leave town with avery? Just — just give me some time to leave with my daughter. I’m going to stop you right now. Ava, there’s nothing that you can say that would change my mind.

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You are looking way too serious for a blushing bride. Oh. You know, it’s not too late to back out. Oh, daddy. If there’s one thing I’m sure about, it’s curtis. I like him. Not sure if he deserves you, but he’ll do.

[ Both laugh ] And you wouldn’t be in the least bit biased. Oh. Would you? Oh, no, no.

[ Laughs ] You know, you have done nothing but made me proud. You are every father’s dream. You and that little granddaughter of mine.

[ Laughs ] I’m sorry. I got to go watch this.

[ Cheering ] Come on now!

[ Laughter ] How does she do it? How does she do it? Hey!

[ Laughter, chatter ] Nice of you to take my call. Anna and valentin are dead. News travels fast. Yes, my son was killed. Anna and your son were looking for lucy coe. Is she dead, as well? You assured me nobody would die. I didn’t sign up for this. You act as though you have some choice in the matter, eileen. You don’T. You work for me. You knew there were risks. I’m out. I’m no longer at your disposal. That is not your decision to make. You cross me, eileen, and getting caught will be the least of your worries. If you ‘re hoping to elicita confession from my father by playing on his guilt, you’re going to be disappointed. Yeah, you can’t shame the shameless, I suppose. Which is why I had to adjust the plan this time. Which part? The guilt part, the torment part, or the compel part? Oh, that all stays the same. I’m talking target. It’s not victor.

[ Static ] Anna: You’re next. You’re next, eileen. You’re next. You’re next. You’re next! Ava, I don’t belie vethat you wanted nikolas dead. Are you saying you’ll wait to report this? I’m saying I have no intention of reporting this at all. Why not? I’m not really clear on that just yet, but it feels right. And you helped me out when you didn’t have to. I don’t know. We’ve been talking about this. Families are complicated, right? And if victor is going to kill you if he finds out, then the only solution is for victor to never find out. What about laura and spencer? How do I — how do I keep it from them? Nikolas is dead. I’ll help you.

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 I never forget the terms of a deal. And my lawyers are meticulous. I’m aware. You know, I must admit, my financial advisors balked at me making this deal. Your catalog is a gold mine. Wow. You must be really scared of getting “metoo”d, then, to walk away from all that money. This is what you want, isn’t it? To have your songs back and me out of your hair. Among other things. Perfect. Then all you need to do… …is sign on the dotted line. You don’t have to put up with linc. Walk away. Find a manager who respects you. Problem is, my contract is ironclad. My career would be over, after I worked so hard for it. I’m trapped. And it’s not like I have a support system. Excuse the pity party, but when you leave the business, I’ll be all alone. Well…

not alone. Give me the pen. Oh. I almost forgot, brookie. There’s just one more thing I need from you. Tj. Hi. Trina. Look at you. All ready for the rehearsal dinner? Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it. Me, too. Me, too. I just have to take care of one last thing before I head home to change, pick up molly. Are you looking for your mom? I’m pretty sure she left early. Oh, yeah, she did. Um, we’ve been texting nonstop. But I thought I had a little time before the party starts, and I, um — I, uh, probably shouldn’t be here. Just act like you never saw me. Trina. Whatever it is, you can tell me. After all, we are about to be family. I know what I have to do now. I just wanted to tell you first. First? I didn’t want there to be any more lies between us before I, uh — before you what? Elizabeth, what are you going to do? Turn myself in. It’s clear this is weighing on you heavily. So I understand you wanting to go to the police and confess. No matter what it costs me. Elizabeth. I’m sorry. I can’t let you throw it all away. Where did my father go? I don’t know. What have you done, spencer? I don’t know what you mean, grandmother. You’re so clever. Yeah. You always have been, ever since you were a little boy. But you can’t fool me. I was in that chapel when you told him you wanted to get custody of esme’s baby. His baby. I don’t know what kind of twisted cassadine game you are playing with your father right now or how ava fits into this. But I do know that it will be destructive to all three of you. So you let me help you, before your relationship with your father can never be salvaged. You tell me — what are you holding over your father’s head? Yeah, I’m gonna tail this jerome lady that gave me such a hard time the other day. I’ll report back. So who was that? Three guesses. Listen to me. You want to come after me, mason? You go right ahead. You take your best shot. But don’t you dare threaten ava.

[ Chuckles ] Well, clearly, from the sour expression on your face, you’ve spoken to spencer. Is this how it ends between us, ava? You turn my own son against me? You saw fit to weaponize spencer. Oh, I can’t take credit for that. You did it all by yourself. Now be gone. This is my house now. I’m not going anywhere. Not until you and i finish what we started.

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[ Indistinct conversations ] That dirtbag doesn’t give up, does he? Easy, detective. You told me what happened the last time you tried to defend brook lynn’s honor. You were suspended, without pay. Yeah, I remember. But still. If you think this agreement gives you special groping privileges, you can rip it in two and shove it up — linc: You’re a beautiful woman, brook lynn. Can you blame a guy for trying? Actually, I can blame you. Hashtag “me too.” Just so we’re clear, this little disagreement falls under this nondisclosure agreement. Like I could ever forget that. I get the rights to my songs back, and you get my silence in return. As much bellyaching as you’ve done about getting those songs back, I’d say cooperation and silence are a small price to pay. And your handsome singing detective never has to know. I’ll have what I want. You’ll have what you want. Blaze and chase’s careers will continue to climb. That’s a win-win for all four of us. Here, I thought you touching me was unbearable. But watching you put your scuzzy hands on another woman… please. Spare me the moral outrage and just sign your name. You go to the police, it’s going to cost you everything you love — your family, your career. Is easing your conscience worth losing all that? It’s not about easing my conscience. It’s about who I am, or who I used to be before my life went sideways and everything started spinning out of control. You mean before nik roped you into keeping his baby a secret? And I don’t see him rushing to confess. Let him go to jail, not you. I so appreciate that you still care. Do yourself a favor. Wash your hands of me and just let me go. How I would even do that? When I was in trouble, you didn’t wash your hands of me. You know, your sense of loyalty is totally out of whack. I’m your family, austin. And you want to defend ava? Hey, she’s the one that threatened me. She wanted to put the cops on me for the hook attacks. Yeah, because she was one of the first people to be attacked with a hook. She’s lucky to be alive. And who can blame her for wanting to figure out who the attacker was? If you were in my shoes, I would totally take your side. But, hey, I’m not the one who wants ava for myself like you. I mean, it’s really not a big deal. I-I mean, I — if I say anything to my mom or dad or marshall or curtis, they’ll overreact. I got to tell you, it’s starting to sound like a big deal. I just want to check on spencer, ah. Not you, too. No, not me. Spencer is molly’s cousin, remember? I’ve known him most of his life. He’s had some major screw-ups. He — he seems to have zero impulse control, but he is a good guy. He really cares. You know, I-I think that actually might be his problem. Caring? Mm-hmm. Spencer cares too much. It makes him vulnerable and easy to hurt

[ Scoffs ] Spencer. Absolutely. All that cynical, spoiled B.S. Is just a put-on, same as when he was a little kid. He was entitled, obnoxious, precocious. He used to wear cravats and smoking jackets.

[ Laughs ] Yeah, I heard about that. But what I think spencer really was was lonely. And I think he still is. Grandmother, I — I saw my son’s face go pale when you vowed to gain custody of his child. There was a not-so-veiled threat behind that vow. There’s a web address on here. Go to it and you’ll find a video. A video…of what? Something that will give you power over nikolas. But let me warn you, spencer, you cannot unsee this. And if you choose to use it against your father, there will be no going back. You will be his sworn enemy. I don’t consider it to be a threat. I consider it to be the truth. Oh. The truth can be weaponized. You know that as well as I do. Now, listen to me. I am speaking to you now as someone who loves you both. I deserve to know the truth about this. Grandmother, it is because I love you so much that I cannot share with you what that truth is. If my father goes down for this, it will be because that is his choice. I’m not going to let him destroy anyone else in this family in the process. You wanted the house, now you’ve got it. You can redecorate, pull it down from its studs, or burn it to the ground. Let’s just say I have options. You can erase every trace that I ever lived in this house. But one thing you can’t do is erase what we felt for each other. And where did your feelings for me lead you? Right into the open arms of your son’s girlfriend! You think I wanted esme? Oh, I know that esme was no innocent in all of this, but you sure as hell took what she offered you, didn’t you? You’re the one who was arguing with esme before she fell. But I kept it quiet. I protected you. I was even willing to take the blame for you. And this is how you repay me? By turning that very confession against me? By giving it to my son to use against me in order to gain custody of my unborn child! Have you forgotten that spencer came to town just to break us up and to destroy you in the process? That is how much he hated you! I have forgotten nothing. But I happen to agree with spencer about one thing. That baby deserves better than esme and certainly deserves better than you! This isn’t about the baby, and you know it. So call it what it is, ava. It’s revenge. I honestly don’t care whatever you call it, as long as it stops you.

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Okay, enough’s enough, jerk.Just don’t punch him. Oh, I’m not going to. I’m just going to put him in his place. All I need is one little signature, brookie. Are you in or are you out? What the hell’s going on here? We were just concluding a little business negotiation. Right, brook lynn? If your manager signs this agreement, she gets her song catalog back, not including the song rights I’ve already sold. It’s just my way of — to say thank you for everything she’s done for me.

[ Clears throat ] It’s okay, chase. Believe it or not, this, um — this agreement actually gets us both what we want. There. It’s done. See? Now, that wasn’t so hard, was it? It sounds like you’re implying that nikolas has done something illegal, something that would compromise my position of mayor if it were to be made public. Am I right about any of this? Like I said, it’s really best that you don’t know what I know. I guess I’ll take it as a yes. Grandmother, please, just trust that I know what I’m doing and drop this. Drop what? My feelings for you and your father? No, not for me, but for my father. I do think that he is a waste of your time. I remember a time when you worshiped the ground that that man walked on. My mother was dead. He was my only parent. So, yeah, when I was a little kid, I believed in him. And you still can, just tempered with the knowledge that no one is perfect. Grandmother, I’m sorry. That time has passed. At every turn, he has disappointed me. That man chooses his own selfish desires over everything and everyone. That’s just who he is. And I’ve had enough. I’ve had enough. He would have done us all a favor if he’d just stayed dead. Why can’t you believe me? Esme meant nothing to me. What about your affair with elizabeth? Your oldest and dearest friend, the woman you trust more than anybody on this earth? Was she nothing to you, too? Did you use her like you use everybody else? Yes, I used elizabeth, but not in the way you think. What are you talking about? It was all a lie. There was no affair. I never slept with elizabeth. We have very different memories of peter’s fall in the stairwell. Yeah, I didn’t walk away from you, but I also remember how our cover-up almost blew up in our faces when we found out peter wasn’t dead. He knew you were responsible for that fall, and he hung it over our heads, remember?

[ Sighs ] My point is, you wouldn’t let me lose everything and everyone I love. You stood by me, knowing the risks, and it brought us closer. That almost seems like a lifetime ago. Doesn’t seem like that long ago to me. Finn… you’re under no obligation to help me. Elizabeth, it’s never felt like an obligation with you. Then what is it?

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I’ll make sure that you get a copy of our agreement asap. What was that all about?

[ Clears throat ] I told you, we were, um, negotiating. With his hand on your knee? You saw that? It was all I could do not to punch him out again. Oh. I guess I’m glad you still care enough to get all riled up. I’m — I’m also relieved that you didn’t throw any punches. Yeah, well, I’ve learned the hard way. Now that I have my songs back, you can forget all about the music biz. When the ccrb reinstates you, you can go back to being a cop. Chase? I was expecting a little bit more enthusiasm. Linc doesn’t just give away important assets like your song catalog. Is he going to buy out my contract like we hoped? Not exactly. Okay, then what exactly did you have to give him to get your songs back? Not that it’s any of your business, ’cause it’s really none of your business, but ava and I are friends. We’re just friends. Mm. Could have fooled me. Uh, okay, so — but from now on, moving forward, that’s something that you understand. Absolutely. Great. But since you’re just friends, you won’t mind if I pay ava a little visit tonight. Mason, what are you doing? Why — why would you do that? Why would you pay ava a visit? I don’t have to tell you, cuz. Love-hate is stronger than love or hate. Why are you fighting me on this? I’m not fighting you. I’m fighting for you. Somebody has to. You seem hell-bent on paying for someone else’s crimes. I don’t want see you throwing your life away for someone like nik cassadine. Oh, I’m not turning myself in for nikolas. I can’t really betray spencer’s trust or violate his privacy by giving details. But spencer and i were in the chapel after britt’s memorial, and spencer’s family came in, his dad and grandmother. Spencer asked me to leave, and I could tell that there was going to be a major blow-up. And you want to make sure he’s okay? I mean, I can text spencer, but… it’s really easy to lie in a text. If I see him, I’ll know. Molly and I are like that. In our work, we don’t get to share how we feel, so we’ve gotten good at hiding our emotions, but not from each other. One look at molly, and I can tell if she’s happy or worried or if her very last nerve is about to snap, and she can do the same thing with me. But we have known each other since we were teenagers. How long have you known spencer? About a year and a half. But it feels a lot longer because of everything that’s happened. Well, I think that’s why your mom and dad and curtis and marshall, I think that’s why they’re concerned. They don’t like spencer for me. No, they don’t want you to get hurt. I know. And that’s why you’d be doing all of them a huge favor if you don’t mention that I was ever here.

[ Both laugh ] So you’re going to keep looking for spencer? Uh… he’s probably gone. But if he’s still here, he’s dealing with his family. Besides, I don’t want to be late for the rehearsal dinner. Do you need a ride? I’m parked in the garage. I’ll ride down with you. Thanks for listening. That’s what family’s for. I need to sit down. Spencer, you don’t wish that your father was dead. I was there when you thought your father was dead, and you were shattered. I was a child then. I’m not now. Once you found out that he was still alive after he had been gone all those years, the two of you never connected as father and son again after that. I guess I just kept hoping that when you came back from boarding school that there might be a chance for you to — I’ve learned better now. I have grown up, grandmother. And I don’t actively wish that my father was dead, but I know that I don’t want him in my life anymore. Okay. You might feel that way now. But… you also know what it feels like not to have a father. Is that something that you would really want for your younger sister or brother? Oh, come on, nikolas, I know you’re desperate, but to try and deny your squalid affair with elizabeth baldwin — there was no affair! That was a lie, and it wasn’t mine. Elizabeth invented that. Why? That affair ended her relationship with finn. It doesn’t make any sense that she would make it up. Better that everyone thought we were sleeping together than anyone know the real reason elizabeth was spending so much time here at wyndemere. Well, tell me the real reason, nikolas. Why was elizabeth coming around here so much?! I was keeping esme locked in the north tower! Yeah, that’s right. We all thought she died when she fell off the parapet. But months later, she showed up pregnant with my child. She instantly started threatening to use the baby against me. And at the time, I had every reason to believe that she was the hook killer. Well, then why didn’t you call the cops and have the little demon locked up?! Because I didn’t want my baby born in prison and it wasn’t safe for the baby or anyone else if esme was allowed to roam free. So I — so you held her prisoner. And that’s why the north tower was off-limits to everybody. Elizabeth found out. And she begged me to call the police. But instead, I convinced her to give esme some basic medical care. I appealed to our friendship. And I am sure you’ll be happy to hear that it ended up destroying our friendship forever. But it turned out that esme wasn’t the hook killer. We didn’t know that until that rookie cop was killed when she was under lock and key. After that, I was going to fly her to cassadine island to have the baby there. But before I could make that happen — esme escaped. And she ended up at G.H. With no memory. I still don’t understand why elizabeth would make up a story about the two of you having an affair. Finn was getting very suspicious that esme was hiding somewhere here on the island. So one day, he came here, and he found a bottle of prenatal vitamins. He found elizabeth with a second bottle. And when he asked her about them, she panicked and said the first thing that came into her mind — that she was pregnant from sleeping with me. So you see, ava, esme was a one-time mistake. And elizabeth was just my friend. There was never anyone else… …but you.

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You’re right. I did have to throw linc a bone. How bad is it? I agreed to write a dozen commercial jingles for linc, and once I deliver those, linc and I will be officially done. And that’s it? Look, I don’t want to be a pop star, okay? It’s not my passion. I want… I want my badge back. That’s what you wanted, isn’t it? I sign a document with enough time to spare so you can go in front of the review board, state your case, and walk away detective harrison chase again. You’ll be done with the music business for good. I just finished my business dealings with brook lynn, so now I can focus all my attention on you and making you so big that lady gaga will want to be your opening act. Chase, what is it? Did you hear what I said? Yeah, I heard it. But what if I don’t want out just yet? I don’t deserve your charity. Not after the way I treated you. Lied to you, made you think I cheated on you, and for what? To imprison a pregnant woman? It’s not charity. You don’t need that. But you do need to stop beating yourself up. I mean, nikolas didn’t tell you he was planning on imprisoning esme, did he? No, I’d imagine he pulled you in a little bit at a time, right? Go get prenatal vitamins for the the pregnant woman. That doesn’t sound so bad, does it? And I bet you at every chance he got, he reminded you that esme is the one that made the revenge porn of cam. He did mention it a few times. Mm. You are a reasonable person who made — made a reasonable mistake. I’m — I’m just talking as your friend here. That’s what we were long before we were anything else. As your friend, I want to get you through this without throwing away everything you love. Everything except my self-respect. I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to go to the pcpd and tell jordan everything. Finn: When you go to jail, what about the boys? Have you thought about that? Who’s going to take care of aiden and jake? Much of that’s going to fall on cam’s shoulders. You know how responsible he always is, right? I could see him dropping out of school to get a full-time job. And I know you think laura would be there to help, but she’s going to be dealing with nikolas and spencer and esme and a baby and all the drama that comes with — no, this is going to fall on cam’s shoulders. You — you willing to do that to your boys just to clear your conscience? Why did you wait till now to tell me all that? W-why did you make me think the worst of you? I was protecting elizabeth from going to prison. I mean, I already lost you whenyou found out I slept with esme. What else did I have to lose? So when elizabeth panicked and made up that story, I went along with it. This doesn’t change anything between us, though. You know that, right? O-of course I know that I would be lying if I said I haven’t done a lot of things that I regret. The road is littered with people that I’ve walked over, and I never even looked back. God knows neither one of us is perfect. That’s why I held out hope that one day, once the baby was born and esme was taken care of, I’d tell you everything, and you could understand and even find a way to forgive me. And then maybe, just maybe, we could find a way to repair the damage I caused. We could get past the betrayal and the bitterness and find a way back home, to our home, the one we shared and loved.

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You don’t want out of the music biz yet? I don’t understand. You’ve made it abundantly clear on multiple occasions that you think your true calling is catching bad guys. Nothing’s changed. That is the ultimate goal. But when I signed onto our plan, I had two objectives — one, to get your song catalog back. Okay, great. Mission accomplished there. But two, to nail linc for sexual harassment, not just with you, but with every female that he tries to groom to be a star. I mean, you’re still up for that, aren’t you? Look, linc will get his. Someday. Okay, but you deserve to follow your dreams, which means going to that review board and convincing them to give you your badge back. Where does that leave blaze? I have grown to like her a lot. How much longer does she have to put up with linc and his sleazeball ways? What if the guy doesn’t take no for an answer? Not to mention what happens to every young, pretty, trusting face that comes along. If I am all about taking down bad guys, what kind of person would I be to look the other way? Now, I signed on to take down linc, and that is exactly what we’re going to do. Together. You know how much my boys mean to me. Of course I do. That’s why I need to do this. The truth is going to come out. It always does. At least this way, I can hold my head up high. Face the consequences to my actions. And my boys will know their mom isn’t a coward. Your boys know you’re not a coward. Just like they know you’re human and you’re capable of making mistakes. Especially when you think you’re helping a friend or maybe protecting your community from a killer. In the eyes of the law, I am an accessory to a kidnapping. The sooner I face that, the better for everyone. Okay. Wait. Just, uh — you feel like you have to do it? Okay. Do it. Just do me one favor. Just sleep on it, one night. Talk to jordan in the morning. Hey, aren’t you, uh — aren’t you supposed to go to the rehearsal dinner for curtis and portia tonight?

[ Sighs ] Do you really think I can walk into that dinner like this? Hey, you can do anything you want to do. Maybe it’ll be A… good reminder of everything you’d be giving up. I’m hoping you’ll realize what you’ll be losing, and you will choose to stop punishing yourself. I will be all the father that baby needs. Have you ever babysat a baby? Even once? Have you changed a diaper? No, but I can go online, and I can watch tutorials, and I can figure out how to do it. I’m — I am capable. I’ve never seen you make a meal in your entire life. The baby’s not even going to be eating real food for at least a year, right? That’s plenty of time for me to learn how to cook. Are we really talking about this? The point is, you have always been the one who has been taken care of. Do you really think you’re ready to meet the emotional needs of a baby? Babies are very demanding. Grandmother, my plan is very simple. In any situation, whatever my father did, I’m going to do exactly the opposite. Ah. Well… despite his many mistakes, he is still my son. And I will never give up on him. But I need your help, spencer. Did you really mean everything you just said? I meant every word. And it might have come true… if only you hadn’t conspired with spencer to take my unborn child away from me. You, of all people, know how that feels. When ryan chamberlain murdered kiki, that was agony, wasn’t it? Yet still, you — you weaponized spencer to take my unborn child from me?! How could you be so heartless?! Don’t bother answering that question, because the real question is, what do you think I should do as a result? What are you saying? Eye for an eye. That’s your way, isn’t it, ava? Since you’ve obviously forgotten what it feels like to lose a child, someone needs to remind you. So brace yourself, my love, because that someone is me.

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Chase: Hey, when are we going to record another song together? Another song? Yeah. I mean, I can see it — you and me, tearing up the charts. But I thought —

[ Laughing ] Never mind what I thought. Blaze and chase together again. Hey, maybe we should record a whole album this time. I don’t see why not.

[ Laughing ] Oh, my gosh. Well, it sounds like we’re all going to make a lot more money with each other. I think we should toast, you know, to make it official. I’ll do the honors. Here’s to everyone getting exactly what they want.

[ Glasses clink ] I did promise portia I would go to her rehearsal dinner. Support my friend on her special day. Good. But I can’t promise you that I’m going to sleep on my decision, because I most likely will be up all night. I can live with that. As long as you don’t go to the police for now. For now. But in the morning, if I do decide to turn myself in… you won’t be alone. Thank you. And thank you for caring about me, whether I deserve it or not. If we all got what we deserved, who’d be left to run this place? You stay away from ava.

[ Scoffs ] Don’t be greedy, cuz. I’m not asking you, mason. This is me telling you. You stay the hell away from ava. You still think you’re a knight shining armor, don’t you? First it’s maxie and her baby, and now it’s ava jerome. Nah, ava’s a big girl. She can — she can fight her own battles. Then why are you doing it? You’re right. I guess, mason, because I know you. I know you. I know the twisted mind games you like to play. Well, what can I say? We learned from the best, remember? Oh, yeah, no, I remember. But I’ve grown up. Some of us have grown up. Some of us have — some of us are changed people. You are so boring like this! Boring and predictable. You know what? I’ve heard enough. Nighty-night, cuz.

[ Sighs ] Oh, come on, ava. Pick up. Voicemail. You know I hate saying no to you, grandmother. But you are asking too much. Nikolas cassadine was born with every luxury, every privilege, every opportunity to be the kind of man, kind of father that a son could look up to. That man has squandered every opportunity of his life, every privilege, including your love for him. If it’s salvation that he seeks, it is going to have to come from someone else. It’s not nikolas’ fault. It’s mine. I should have stayed on the island and raised him. You’re threatening to take avery from me? That’s impossible. You have no grounds for custody.

[ Laughs ] Who needs family court or a lawyer? I have uncle victor by my side and access to all his resources at my fingertips. When avery is gone, I guarantee you will feel an emptiness in your soul like I will, for the rest of your life. That’s a promise. And I’ll start now. Nikolas, I can’t let you take her. Don’t worry. I’ll tell avery you said goodbye.

[ Both grunt ]

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Finn: You were never pregnant with Nik’s baby?

Elizabeth: No.

Finn: Why did you tell me you had a miscarriage?

Elizabeth: Just another lie.

Finn: So you were never carrying Nik’s baby, and you didn’t miscarry. Why would you lie about all this?

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Josslyn: Hi.

Dex: Hi. I’m sorry to just show up here like this.

Josslyn: I’m not.

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[ Laughter and applause ]

Brook Lynn: You two were brilliant. You’re killing it as a duo. And your — your single just keeps climbing the streaming charts.

Blaze: Well, congrats, partner.

Chase: Congrats to you, too.

Blaze: I’m going in to meet my adoring fans. Are you coming?

Chase: Uh, give me a minute.

Blaze: Okay.

Chase: What?

Brook Lynn: You’re just such a natural on stage. Watching you just makes me so happy.

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Austin: Can you hold that door?

Ava: Yeah.

Austin: Hey. It’s stormy. Thank you.

Ava: You’re so welcome. Least I could do for the hero of the hour, right? I-I heard that you helped save Willow Tait’s life, and she’s — she’s very important to a dear friend of mine, so thank you.

Austin: I was just part of a team. You should thank Dr. Navarro.

Ava: Well, still, I-I’d like to buy you supper.

Austin: Totally unnecessary.

Ava: I’m not gonna take no for an answer, Doc. I’m feeling very generous. My divorce has really paid off.

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Nikolas: I appreciate you wanting to be involved in your sibling’s life, even if things between us are fraught.

Spencer: [ Chuckling ] Fraught. That doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Laura: Spencer, your father and I both understand how hard Britt’s memorial has been on you. And I want you to know we are both very sorry.

Spencer: Thank you, Grandmother.

Nikolas: I wouldn’t have missed the memorial if something important hadn’t —

Spencer: There’s always something more important than me. Let me ask you something. As my father, why do I keep coming in second?

Nikolas: I am trying to do better, Spencer.

Spencer: And is that what you’re gonna tell your next kid? How many times will you fail before you ruin their life?

Nikolas: What are you talking about?

Spencer: I’m talking about my little brother or sister, which is exactly why I’m seeking full custody of your child.

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Nikolas: You’re what?

Laura: Spencer. You’re angry right now.

Spencer: This is not some rash decision that I made in the heat of the moment.

Nikolas: You’ve been planning this? You have no idea what it takes to raise a child.

Spencer: Neither do you.

Laura: Okay, stop. Just stop. I know that you two love each other.

Spencer: That was true once, a long time ago.

Laura: You don’t mean that.

Spencer: He meant the world to me. You’re my only parent.

Nikolas: You were my world, Spencer. Maybe that’s the problem. I spoiled you, didn’t prepare you enough for life.

Spencer: Don’t worry. You taught me all of life’s hardest lessons. He taught me that heroes aren’t always who they seem to be. He taught me that the people who you love can hurt you in unimaginable ways. And you taught me that the people who you should trust to protect you can sacrifice you for their own self-interest.

Laura: Spencer, not now.

Spencer: I learned these lessons because you broke my heart a thousand times, Father, and I refuse to let my sibling suffer the same fate.

Nikolas: You’re serious, aren’t you?

Spencer: Father, I’m dead serious.

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Chase: Have you heard from Michael? I mean, I’ve called, I’ve texted.

Brook Lynn: Yeah, me too. No answer.

Chase: I’m sure he hasn’t left Willow’s side. Sasha texted. She said she saw the baby after Britt’s memorial. But, uh, Willow’s still in the ICU.

Brook Lynn: Look, Willow looks weak, but she’s tough. She’s gonna pull through. I have faith.

Chase: Brook Lynn.

Brook Lynn: Yes?

Chase: We can’t do this anymore.

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Elizabeth: I want to tell you the truth, all of it.

Finn: I would love to hear the truth.

Elizabeth: I was never pregnant because I didn’t have an affair with Nikolas. I didn’t have an affair with anyone. I never cheated on you.

Finn: Okay. Why would you say that you did?

Elizabeth: Because you saw me with those prenatal vitamins.

Finn: So?

Elizabeth: And they were the same ones you saw at Wyndemere when you were asking about Esme, and I —

Finn: I think you probably need to go back and start at the beginning.

Elizabeth: [ Sighs ] Okay. You saw me when I got back from California after learning the truth about what my parents did to me, about what I did to Reiko. I-I just felt so guilty. I couldn’t face you, especially after you had been so good to me, standing by my side the entire time. I wasn’t thinking. So I-I went to Nikolas, needing support from my oldest friend. And that’s when I discovered he had gotten himself into a bad situation and needed my help.

Finn: With what?

Elizabeth: Esme.

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Josslyn: Thanks.

Dex: Anytime.

Josslyn: [ Sighs ] I’ve just been in total overload. So much joy, fear, sadness, all at the same time. And next thing I know, I’m here. I’m really happy that you were home.

Dex: Me too. What’s going on?

Josslyn: Oh, well, my niece was born, and she’s healthy and perfect.

Dex: Congratulations.

Josslyn: Thank you. It was really amazing, you know. My mom, me, my grandma — we all went to visit her in the NICU, introduced her to the matriarchy.

Dex: If she’s anything like you, she’s gonna be amazing. Also really stubborn, but I mean that as a compliment.

Josslyn: Yeah, I’m sure. Willow still hasn’t held her baby. She hemorrhaged after the C-section. She’s stable, but not conscious. Michael’s with her in the ICU. And I’m trying to stay positive, but she’s so weak from the leukemia. What if she doesn’t wake up?

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Chase: I still want to keep my promise in taking Linc down and getting your songs back. But the CCRB spring meeting is coming up. They’ll decide whether to reinstate me after you worked so hard to get me a second chance. If the review board votes in my favor, that is it. I go back to being a cop full-time, and I can’t go after Linc anymore. And let’s face it, we’re no closer to our goal.

Brook Lynn: These things take time.

Chase: Blaze isn’t interested in turning Linc in for sexual harassment. And I’m not gonna pressure her. Okay, that’s — that’s a choice women have to make on their own. Which leaves us with tempting Linc to buying out my contract, signing your songs over to you just in time for me to quit, leaving him with nothing.

Brook Lynn: Well, it’s still a solid plan.

Chase: Then we need to move on it. By the time the CCRB meets, I have to be done with this.

Brook Lynn: Don’t you really mean done with me?

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Josslyn: The whole reason they delivered my niece early was so that they could use the stem cells from the cord blood for Willow’s marrow transplant. And what everyone is thinking but no one’s saying is maybe Willow’s too weak and maybe it’s too late. And I feel guilty even saying that.

Dex: No, you can say whatever you want to me. I won’t tell anyone. Sometimes saying something out loud can take away a little of its power.

Josslyn: I guess so.

Dex: Willow has the best medical care money can buy, right?

Josslyn: Definitely.

Dex: And she wants to live. Not to get all psychological, but attitude can make a crucial difference.

Josslyn: I hope so. I just feel so powerless. And Britt’s memorial was today, and I couldn’t go because of my niece, of course, but I still felt like I should have been there to pay my respects. Britt saved my life. And it killed her.

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Elizabeth: The night I saw Esme on the docks, Nikolas was there, too. I didn’t tell anyone. Instead, I went directly to him, and that’s when he told me he knew that Esme had been in town for weeks, that she had shown up pregnant with his child. He thought she was behind The Hook killings, and he couldn’t let her hurt anyone else. But at the same time, he had to protect his unborn baby.

Finn: What did he do?

Elizabeth: He kept Esme locked up in a tower at Wyndemere.

Finn: He locked up a pregnant woman who was carrying his baby. That’s pretty disgusting, even for him.

Elizabeth: I know. I know. I was horrified, too. I wanted to go to the police, but he convinced me not to.

Finn: How?

Elizabeth: He said he wanted to make sure that his child was safe from harm and that the — the people of Port Charles were safe from Esme, so I agreed to help him. And that’s why you saw the bottle of prenatal vitamins at Wyndemere — because I was providing Esme with medical care. And when you saw me with the vitamins and you said you saw the same ones at Wyndemere, and then you asked me if I was pregnant, I just panicked. I panicked. I came up with a lie on the spot saying that I had been with Nikolas and I was pregnant, just to… protect our secret. Say something.

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Austin: So, in the divorce you got the house, which is a really big house, and you call it Wyndemere?

Ava: Yes.

Austin: Okay. Great.

Ava: What?

Austin: Nothing, just noticing. It suits you. You seem every bit the lady of the manor. Congratulations.

Ava: It was the least I was owed.

Austin: So if I remember right, when I first got to Port Charles, you were in the middle of divorcing Nikolas back then, right?

Ava: Ugh. Please don’t remind me.

Austin: But you two worked it out. You don’t want to do that now?

Ava: [ Sighs ] Different circumstances. At that time, I left him to protect my daughter. Now I’m leaving to protect myself.

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Laura: Spencer, please. You are angry right now, and you have plenty of good reasons to be. But every parent makes mistakes, and it doesn’t erase the bond between parent and child. It really doesn’t.

Nikolas: Mother, it’s okay. I won’t pretend I haven’t betrayed you over and over again. I own everything I’ve done to you. But to take my child away from me? Is that about what’s best for the baby, or are you getting even with me?

Spencer: This is not about revenge. This is about how unfit you are to be a father, not only because of everything that you have done for me over the course of my life, but everything that I’ve learned that you’ve done to other people as well. And unlike you, I’m gonna do what’s best for the baby.

Laura:  Spencer, think about what you’re saying right now.

Spencer: I have. I’ve discussed this with my friends. I’ve discussed my case with Diane Miller. I’d like to make it perfectly clear to you, Father, that I will do everything in my power to ensure that you cannot destroy another innocent life.

Laura: You’re still a kid yourself, Spencer! You can’t raise that baby all alone.

Nikolas: Your grandmother’s right. Whatever you may think, I love this child. And I will make damn sure I don’t repeat my mistakes.

Spencer: You are incapable of keeping that promise!

Nikolas: Spencer, if you go down this path, you’re gonna force me to fight you. And I will use every weapon in my arsenal to make sure a judge grants me custody of my child.

Spencer: Don’t worry.

Nikolas: Don’t make me do that.

Spencer: It’s not going to go that far.

Nikolas: What are you talking about?

Spencer: You’re gonna hand me custody of your own free will, Father.

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Finn: Elizabeth, I don’t know what to say, but… do you realize you’re now an accomplice to a kidnapping?

Elizabeth: Yeah, I-I legitimately thought I was doing the right thing. I mean, I was protecting an innocent baby, and Esme couldn’t kill anyone as long as she was locked up.

Finn: The police were looking for Esme. She was their number-one suspect in The Hook attacks. How long were you gonna let them go on thinking that when you knew she couldn’t be the murderer?

Elizabeth: It wasn’t until Officer Cabrera was killed that I realized Nikolas and I made a huge mistake.

Finn: But you didn’t say anything.

Elizabeth: I couldn’t. I — you have no idea how badly I wanted to, but at that point, I’d already given up everything to help Nikolas. I put myself in legal jeopardy, which was gonna affect my kids. I threw away my relationship with you. Believe me, Finn, I have beaten myself up every single day for this, but I couldn’t see a way out. And then Esme escaped, and she was found. And everything I did, everything I gave up — it was all for nothing.

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Josslyn: There’s another reason I’m here. You warned me about survivor’s guilt. And you were right. It does affect me. I-I wake up in the middle of the night with my head spinning, thinking if I had done something different, would Britt still be alive?

Dex: That is not on you, okay? I’m the one who got you to leave before the police showed up.

Josslyn: Yeah, because your argument made sense. Because it wouldn’t have made a difference if we stayed. I know that. I just still feel guilty. It’s the same thing with Cam. I knew the right thing was to break up with him. I feel guilty about that, too.

Dex: When you lay it all out there, I really messed up your life.

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Chase: That’s not what I meant. I wasn’t talking about us.

Brook Lynn: Doesn’t mean it isn’t true.

Chase: Look, I don’t want to be a pop star, okay? It’s not my passion. I want… I want my badge back.

Brook Lynn: The CCRB — they might not even reinstate you.

Chase: Then I will have to figure out what’s next. But music isn’t my future. I can’t do this forever.

Brook Lynn: Translation — don’t want to be around me forever.

Chase: Oh, would you stop putting words in my mouth? It is time we finish what we started.

Brook Lynn: Look, Chase, I get it. Okay? I screwed up when I didn’t write that letter of support after Dante asked me to. I ruined any chance of us having a relationship, even a professional one. Am I wrong?

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Nikolas: Like hell I’m gonna grant you custody.

Spencer: You don’t have a choice. One way or another, you’re gonna be out of your child’s life.

Laura: Stop it. Stop it right now. The two of you are father and son. You should be able to work out your differences.

Spencer: My father had every opportunity to work out our differences. And you couldn’t. Or you wouldn’t.

Nikolas: Okay, so you think, what, guilting me over my shortcomings is gonna motivate me to just sign my child away to you?

Spencer: Oh, motivate! What a good word. The motive? Revenge. Justice. Guilt. Ah. Take your pick.

Laura: You said this wasn’t about revenge, Spencer.

Nikolas: The motive? Revenge. Justice. Guilt. Take your pick.

Spencer: Any chance of reconciling with me is ruined.

Nikolas: Any chance I had of reconciling with Spencer was ruined.

Nikolas: This isn’t a game, Spencer.

Spencer: Honestly, my one regret is not doing it sooner.

Nikolas: Honestly, my only regret is not doing it sooner. To spare the people I love the pain I’ve caused them. This I solemnly swear.

Spencer: This I solemnly swear.

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Laura: What’s happening right now? What aren’t you telling me?

Nikolas: It’s impossible. How did you…? This is Ava’s doing.

Spencer: [ Scoffs ]

Nikolas: No, she’s thrown in with you, hasn’t she?

Spencer: It sure would be a shame for other people to find out what I know. Like say, um, I don’t know, um, Commissioner Ashford.

Nikolas: You wouldn’t.

Spencer: No. Not if you relinquish your parental rights.

Laura: Okay, stop. Stop right here. Because nothing that has been said or done up to this point can’t be taken back.

Nikolas: [ Scoffs ] There’s no coming back from this. My son… is truly gone.

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Finn: [ Scoffs ]  I just — I don’t know why you did it. I know you and Nik are friends, but going along with something like this, I just — I’m sorry. It just doesn’t seem like you at all.

Elizabeth: There were times I didn’t recognize myself. But you saw me when I got back from California after learning about my parents’ betrayal and that I killed your wife.

Finn: Wasn’t like that.

Elizabeth: No… [Sighs] No matter how you look at it, Finn, I was responsible, and I will feel guilty about that for the rest of my life. And then everything was compounded by how deeply I hurt you. I will never forget that look on your face and the way you walked out of here. I was rapidly losing my grip, and there was nothing left for me to hold on to.

Finn: Hey, listen, I never… I never should have walked out on you like that.

Elizabeth: Your life had just been turned upside down. Your reaction was normal. Mine, on the other hand? There’s no excuse. Should have remembered what really matters and held on for dear life — like my boys… like you. But instead, I just shut out everything good in my life.

Finn: Hey, listen, you are… you’re being hard on yourself. Nik bears some responsibility here, too.

Elizabeth: Oh, I’m not letting him off the hook, especially now that he’s gone too far.

Finn: How is that even possible?

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Chase: You and I were friends first, and I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss that. But you put your wants and needs ahead of mine, and I can’t forget that. So we’re gonna take Linc down, get your songs back, have all that squared away before the next CCRB meeting.

Brook Lynn: Understood. There won’t be anything left between us by then. Excuse me.

Blaze: Where is she off to?

Chase: Um…beats me.

Blaze: Well, looks like I came back just in time. Here. I propose a toast.

Chase: To?

Blaze: To the gig we just knocked out of the park, our adoring audience, our new single that drops next week, which I guarantee will be a smash. Or…how about the unlikely successful partnership between the ex-cop and the would-be folk singer? May it be long and profitable. Okay. What’s wrong?

Chase: I told Brook Lynn I want out. I’m taking the steps to make that happen.

Blaze: You can’t quit.

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Austin: Well, if you’re standing up for yourself, good for you. Although, it seems to be something you’re good at, ’cause I saw that firsthand with my cousin in my office that time.

Ava: Has Mason given you any more trouble?

Austin: No, everything’s quiet on that front.

Ava: Would you tell me if it wasn’t?

Austin: Oh, 100% no. Only because it’s not your problem, and I’m a grown person, so I can look after my own life.

Ava: You know, it’s funny. There was a time that Ava Jerome would have gone in for the kill — metaphorically speaking, of course — anytime anybody crossed me.

Austin: Okay. But you’re different now? What changed?

Ava: I became Ava Cassadine. And Ava Cassadine made excuses in the name of true love. But she’s gone.

Austin: In my experience, when people are in relationships like the one you’re saying you have with Nikolas, it doesn’t just end with a signature.

Ava: Maybe not. But I did something today that should make it finally perfectly clear to Nikolas where we stand and what could come of crossing me.

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Nikolas: How could you team up with Ava? Isn’t she your sworn enemy? Do you really hate me that much?

Spencer: Oh, Father, if I hated you, I wouldn’t be giving you this chance.

Nikolas: What chance?

Spencer: For redemption.

Nikolas: Re–

Spencer:  Hey. Father, we both know what would happen if I were to go to the police with this information.

Laura: What information?

Spencer: Now, I could have gone directly to them. Police Commissioner Ashford was standing right here, right about where we’re standing, at Britt’s memorial, but I didn’t. I came directly to you because I wanted to give you the choice. Now, you can sign away your parental rights and you can go on living your life, or you can face what will happen if I give this to the police. It’s that simple.

Nikolas: For all your talk of wanting to be your own man, you are every bit a Cassadine.

Spencer: [ Clears throat ] [ Exhales sharply ]

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Laura: Nikolas! If you go out that door right now, you’re making a big mistake.

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Elizabeth: Throughout this whole ordeal, Nikolas promised he would keep me out of it if he ever got caught. I used that to justify my actions, though I’m not sure I ever really believed it. And then Esme was found, and it all became really clear that there’s nothing Nikolas could do to protect me if she regains her memories. Except he did find a way to keep his promise. Ironically, it’s what made me realize that I could never trust him again.

Finn: What did he do now?

Elizabeth: He brought my mother to town. He wanted her to do to Esme what she did to me, to make sure that she never remembers so she can’t implicate either one of us, no matter the damage it did to her like it did to me. That’s it. That’s all of it. You have no idea how many times I just wanted to tell you the truth, but I held back for a lot of reasons. I-I didn’t want to make you an accessory. I wanted to protect Nikolas. I wanted to protect myself. It just — it went too far, and… I lost everything. But I couldn’t stay silent anymore.

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Josslyn: You did not mess up my life, okay? You saved my life, remember? As grateful as I am to Britt, The Hook had her cornered when you showed up.

Dex: You’re welcome, but don’t be literal.

Josslyn: Excuse me?

Dex: Look, a lot of awful things have happened to you, either as a direct or indirect result of knowing me. You’ve been an accessory after the fact. You’ve left the scene of crime. You even broke up with your boyfriend.

Josslyn: Look, have you influenced my choices? Obviously, but they’re still my choices. And that includes breaking up with Cameron, okay? If things were perfect between us, I never would have looked twice at you.

Dex: Are you sure about that? ‘Cause I was definitely looking at you.

Josslyn: [ Sighs ] Look, I just mean… after the video of me and Cam came out, things were never the same, and I could feel us growing apart. We both got really busy. There was always a reason not to talk to each other, and more and more, he felt like someone I used to be close with, someone that I cared about but didn’t connect with. And I didn’t say any of that because I didn’t want to hurt him. And in the end, I ended up hurting him even worse. I mean, the breakup was bad, but when he found us together…

Dex: Do you regret it?

Josslyn: Do I regret Cam walking in? Of course I regret it.

Dex: No, I mean, do you regret being with me?

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Blaze: Sorry. I just meant you’re hugely talented, and it would be a waste if you walked away from that.

Chase: Thanks, but like I told you, this music industry, performing — it isn’t me.

Blaze: I know.

Chase: But, hey, I had a really nice time collaborating with you.

Blaze: Me, too. Who knew I’d like having a partner?

Chase: Ah, let’s face it. I’m just holding you back.

Blaze: Even if that were true, I wouldn’t care. Working with you has reminded me of my love of singing and performing, of why I got into this business in the first place. Before you came along, I was actually thinking of quitting.

Chase: Why?

Blaze: I signed a contract with Linc, and… well, working with him has really made me question why I’m doing this. I thought my love of music could get me through anything, but lately… singing with you is the only thing making this bearable.

Linc: Hey, there’s my hot new star. Sorry I’m late, sweetheart. Didn’t we agree on a different outfit?

Chase: Show’s over, Brown. There’s no need for you to be here.

Linc: Whoa, whoa, whoa, cool it, Mr. No Longer a Detective. I’m actually looking for Brook Lynn.

Chase: And I will let her know you’re in the building.

Linc: There’s no need. I’ll tell her myself.

Chase: Are you okay?

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Linc: Well, hello, Brookie. How’s my favorite ex-nightingale?

Brook Lynn: I am so not in the mood to deal with you tonight.

Linc: But it’s your lucky night. You’re finally getting rid of me for good.

Brook Lynn: Yeah, I’ve heard that before.

Linc: Well, this time it’s true. Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten our deal.

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Laura: Hey, Nikolas, I don’t know what just happened. But you can’t leave things like that.

Nikolas: Why are you talking to me? Shouldn’t you be lecturing your grandson about the evils of blackmail?

Laura: You’re the adult. You have to go and face your son.

Nikolas: I don’t know who that person is anymore.

Laura: It’s Spencer. It’s still Spencer, the same little boy you loved and you cared for. Look, you have both done horrible things to each other, and I don’t know what exactly that was about. But I do know the worst thing you can do right now is to play into what he has done.

Nikolas: He worked with my ex-wife, intending to destroy me. It wasn’t enough for Ava to divorce me and take my home. She had to take my son, too?

Laura: Okay. I know. I know, sweetie.

Nikolas: [ Crying ]

Laura: I am so sorry. Really, I am as blindsided by all of this as you are. But take a moment to calm down, okay? Because then you need to go back into that chapel, and you have got to face your own son because he is now at the precipice. He is about to make a decision that he is going to regret for the rest of his life. Okay? Don’t turn your back on him now. He needs you.

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Austin: So that moment in my office with Mason — that wasn’t just a fluke?

Ava: Oh, that was nothing. You just have to know where someone’s weak spots are.

Austin: Ah. That’s your thing — you find everyone’s weak spot. How’s that working for you?

Ava: Guess I haven’t met my match yet, I suppose. But I thought I had.

Austin: I’m really sorry.

Ava: It’s no matter. I’m very used to taking care of myself. And I intend to keep doing that. So… Well, I’m — I’m off…

Austin: Oh.

Ava: …To my new castle. [ Laughs ]

Austin: Thank you so much.

Ava: Yeah. Enjoy the evening.

Austin: Yeah, you too.

Ava: Thanks.

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Nikolas: Oh! You’re the best mother I could ever have. I will always love you.

[ Both crying ]

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Linc: Have you forgotten our deal already? You signed a non-disclosure agreement while burnishing my reputation with the media. In exchange, I return all the rights to your songs, except for the ones that have already been sold, of course.

Brook Lynn: Yeah, I remember. It’s been so long, I thought you forgot.

Linc: Oh, I never forget the terms of a deal. And my lawyers are meticulous.

Brook Lynn: I’m aware.

Linc: I must admit, my financial advisors balked at my making this deal. Your catalog is a gold mine.

Brook Lynn: [ Scoffs ] Wow. You must be really scared to get “metoo”d to walk away from all that money.

Linc: This is what you’ve always wanted, isn’t it? To have all your songs back and me out of your hair.

Brook Lynn: Among other things.

Linc: Perfect. Then all you need to do… …is sign on the dotted line.

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Chase: Look, you don’t have to put up with Linc. Walk away. Find a manager who respects you.

Blaze: Problem is, my contract is ironclad. My career would be over, after I worked so hard for it. I’m trapped. And it’s not like I have a support system. Excuse the pity party, but when you leave the business, I’ll be all alone. Well… not alone.

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Josslyn: I do regret not telling Cam that my feelings have changed. You know, everyone says it’s better to be honest. And now that I’ve lived it, I know it’s true. I should have told him how I felt. I won’t make that mistake with you.

Dex: And how do you feel?

Josslyn: [ Sighs ] I’m…scared. But the good kind of scared. A little part of me wants to hide. But most of me wants to run right into it.

Dex: I like that about you, that you run towards what scares you. If it’s any help, you scare me, too.

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Elizabeth: I know what I have to do now. I just wanted to tell you first.

Finn: First?

Elizabeth: I didn’t want there to be any more lies between us before I…

Finn: Before you what? Elizabeth, what are you gonna do?

Elizabeth: Turn myself in.

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Mason: Yeah, I’m gonna tail this Jerome woman that gave me such a hard time the other day. I’ll report back.

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Spencer: Where did my father go?

Laura: I don’t know. What have you done, Spencer?

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[ Knock on door ]

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On the next “General Hospital” —

Linc (to Brook Lynn): Are you in? Or are you out?

TJ (to Trina): Whatever it is, you can tell me.

Chase: What if I don’t want out just yet?

Finn (to Elizabeth): I’m sorry, I can’t let you throw it all away.

Austin (to Mason): You want to come after me, Mason? Take your best shot.

Ava (to Nikolas): You did it all by yourself.

Laura (to Spencer): What are you holding over your father’s head?

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Dante: Looks like, uh… we’re all here for the same reason, huh?

Sam: Maxie. How are you holding up?

Maxie: Well, I’m doing my best. [ Sighs ] I could really use some good news, though.

Sam: Well, Willow had her baby.

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Nina: She’s perfect!

Baby: [ Cooing ]

Sonny: Of course she is.

Nina: [ Chuckles ] Look at her.

Sonny: Yeah.

Nina: Not a care in the world.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nina: She has no idea she almost lost her mom.

Sonny: Willow’s fine. She’s in the ICU. Michael’s with her. Okay?

Nina: Yeah. Sonny, I was so scared.

Sonny: I know. I know. But e-everything’s okay, right?

Nina: Yeah. Sonny: Right. Nina: Better than okay. We have a granddaughter.

Sonny: I’m with you.

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Scott: Hey. Excuse me. Um, this is Britt’s mother. So could you just give us a minute?

Man: Sure.

Scott: Thank you. Come on, Liesl.

Liesl: There’s nothing left. No sign that Britta worked 18-hour days, that she gave people the best… and worst news of their lives. That she gave this hospital… everything. And everything to its patients.

Scott: So, listen, uh, there’s really nothing to see here, so why don’t we go to the chapel? And everybody’s there, and — and they want to remember her.

Liesl: If I go now, I-I’ll be beset by people telling me how sorry they are. As if their words… can change anything. As if anything can dull this pain in my heart.

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TJ: What caused the complications?

Austin: Well, after Willow gave birth to her daughter, she hemorrhaged, and it was touch-and-go for a while, but we managed to stabilize her.

Terry: Looks like the stem cells made their way down to the lab and are being analyzed as we speak. Soon we’ll know how many of those stem cells we can harvest, so… [Breathes deeply] things are looking up.

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[ Knock on door ]

Finn: Ah. Madam Mayor. Come on in.

Laura: [ Chuckles ] You can still call me “Laura.”

Finn: Laura. Okay. What — what brings you by?

Laura: Well, Kevin and I were going to take Jake and Aiden ice skating on Saturday, and we wondered if maybe Violet would like to join us.

Finn: Oh, boy, she would — she would love that. Ice skating’s kind of her new obsession.

Laura: Really?

Finn:Yeah.

Laura:Does she want to be the next Karen Chen?

Finn: Connor McDavid, actually. Hockey. He plays for — [ Breathes sharply ] It — it’s her cousin’s influence.

Laura: I see. Well, good for her.

Finn: Mm.

I mean, the world needs more female hockey players.

Finn: Absolutely!

Laura: [ Chuckles ]

Finn: Um. Hey. Thank you for thinking of her.

Laura: Well, actually, it was Elizabeth’s idea.

Finn: Elizabeth ran into Violet and I at Kelly’s the other day, and I think she sensed that [Breathes deeply] Violet was a little upset. Just like her to see a bad situation and try to fix it.

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Nikolas: Are you on your way to Britt’s memorial? I figured I should be there for Spencer.

Elizabeth: I just saw my mother.

Nikolas: Your mother’s in Port Charles? She came to see you?

Elizabeth: No. She’s here to see you. Which shouldn’t surprise you… since you brought her here.

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Heather: Whatcha doin’?

Esme: Um, that’s mine.

Heather: No. Not so fast.

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Spencer: If Esme is still in prison when she gives birth, what will happen to the baby?

Jordan: Well, that would be up to social services. An advocate for the child would be assigned to the case to determine what’s best — placing the child with the father or another relative if possible.

Spencer: And what if the father is also in prison?

Jordan: Why would Nikolas be in prison?

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Liesl: It’s a mistake, having the memorial here at G.H. Public displays of grief are unseemly.

Scott: No, having Britt’s memorial here is a great way to honor those 18-hour days that she had saving people’s lives. She died saving a life. So I think that those people, they want acknowledge that. It’s good.

[ Door opens ]

Brad: Oh. Hi. I-I wasn’t expecting anyone to be in here. I-I’ll just…

Liesl: Bradley. Why did you come here?

Brad: I wanted to leave something, but it’s stupid. Just forget it.

Scott: [ Chuckles ] No, no. Hey, hey, hey. What — what’s — what’s going on? What do you got in the bag?

Brad: Uh… well, I just, uh… realized that Britt spent most of her time here than anywhere else. [ Sighs ] I actually helped her fill out her Society Setups profile, the one you gifted her — right there.

Liesl: As much as it pains me to give anyone a compliment right now, especially you…

Brad: I got ya. …

Liesl: You were a good friend to my Britta.

Brad: She was my best friend. We had a lot of great talks here. [ Breathes deeply ] A lot of laughs. A few tears. Mine, not hers.

Liesel: [ Chuckles ]

Brad:I don’t think I ever saw Britt cry. Yeah, she, uh — she was the one person that I could be completely honest with. I only wish she felt the same.

Liesl: How can you say that? You were as dear to Britta as she was to you.

Brad: Then why didn’t she tell me she was sick?

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Esme: May I have that back, please?

Heather: You sure you want this back? Because it looks like you were just about to sign away your baby.

Esme: That’s none of your business.

Heather: You’re right. You’re right. But where did you get this, anyway?

Esme: From the baby’s father.

Heather: “Nikolas Cassadine”? Esme, everyone around here knows the Cassadine family. They’re very rich, very influential, and ruthless. You cannot sign this.

Esme: Well, that’s my decision.

Heather: Of course it is. Ultimately, the decision is yours.

Esme: Thank you.

Heather: I just want you to be absolutely sure that what you are doing is the best for you… and for your baby before you sign away your rights forever.

Esme: Nikolas isn’t taking my baby away from me.

Heather: Did you read this? Because it’s pretty clear — that’s exactly what he’s doing.

Esme: I know what it says, but Nikolas said that it would only be temporary.

Heather: Did he? How temporary?

Esme: Just until my legal issues are resolved.

Heather: Esme. You need to listen to me. From one mother… to another. Men lie. All the time. And you can’t trust a single one of them.

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Jordan: Spencer, why would your father be in prison?

Spencer: Wishful thinking. That’s all.

Jordan: Really? So you don’t, say, have any evidence that he may have committed a crime?

Spencer: If I did, I assure you, you would be the first to know.

Jordan: [ Breathes sharply ] I can’t imagine how angry you are with your father for —

Spencer: Having a child with my ex-girlfriend? I’m not sure what bothers me more — the betrayal or just how tacky it all is.

Jordan: Well, why can’t it be both?

Spencer: Hmm.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Jordan: Excuse me.

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Laura: I’m really sorry that things didn’t work out with you and Elizabeth.

Finn: Me too.

Laura: You were such a rock for her and the boys when they were struggling so much last year.

Finn: If I was, I’m just glad I could be there for them.

Laura: I thought you and Elizabeth were really good together.

Finn: We were. Until we weren’t.

Laura: Well, at any rate, I’m glad you’ve remained friendly, for Violet’s sake.

Finn: Yeah, no, of course. I mean, I’m not sure I’d call it friendship. It’s more like a cross between politeness and détente.

Laura: Well, I certainly hope you can be friends again soon.

Finn: Me, too.

Laura: Especially now. She could really use a friend like you.

Finn: Why? Is there something wrong?

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Elizabeth: Okay. Talk.

Nikolas: I’m not sure what Carolyn told you, but —

Elizabeth: Worried about keeping your story straight? Allow me. My mother said you flew her to Port Charles to make sure Esme would never regain her memory.

Nikolas: Elizabeth, I promise you, I did not tell Carolyn specifically what or why I didn’t want Esme to remember. I would never trust her with your secrets.

Elizabeth: No, you’re — you’re missing the point. I confided in you about how my mother used her expertise to keep me from remembering that I pushed Reiko down the stairs. You saw for yourself what I went through as I tried to regain those memories! And then you turn around and ask my mom to do the same exact thing to Esme?! Thank god she refused!

Nikolas: You and I both agreed that the best possible outcome would be if Esme never remembers if I, with your help, kept her locked inside the tower at Wyndemere for months against her will.

Elizabeth:I said it would be best if she never remembers. I never said to hire my mom to block her memories! How could you think for one second that I would ever want anyone else to go through what my parents did to me?

Nikolas: Oh, so you’d rather we both go to prison? Because that’s not what you said before.

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Sonny: Trina. Are you here for the memorial service?

Trina: Spencer asked me to come. And Curtis sends his apologies. He had an emergency at The Savoy and had to leave, but he was really upset that he couldn’t be here for you.

Nina: Oh, that’s — that’s too bad. Yeah, I saw him earlier. Thank you for passing on the message.

Trina:Yeah, of course.

Sonny: Have you seen Spencer?

Trina: Um, when I left him, he was still in the chapel.

Sonny: Thanks.

Trina: Yeah.

Nina: Alright. Bye.

Trina: Bye.

Sonny: I’m gonna go find Spencer.

Nina: Yeah. You go do that. You know, I’m gonna wait for Aunt Liesl, okay?

Sonny: Alright.

Nina: Alright. Bye. Come on! Aunt Liesl. You should be here.

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Finn: Are you worried about Elizabeth? Is her dad bothering her again?

Laura: [ Breathes deeply ] No, I don’t think Jeff has had contact with her at all since he left Port Charles.

Finn: So, what’s Nikolas done this time? [ Sighs ] I’m sorry, I shouldn’t — I shouldn’t talk about him like that.

Laura: It’s really okay. You’re not the first. You won’t be the last. I’m very aware that my son is not perfect.

Finn: Yeah. You know, whatever this thing is between… him and, uh, Elizabeth — and not that it matters, but it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.

Laura: You know, they have known each other since they were —

Finn: Yeah, teenagers. No, I know. I-I-I heard. Just I’m — I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt you. What were you saying?

Laura: It’s just that bonds like the one between Elizabeth and Nikolas are hard to break.

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Elizabeth: Of course I don’t want to go to prison. That’s why I pray every day Esme doesn’t remember.

Nikolas: Well, I’m sorry if I wasn’t willing to rely on prayer. I had to take action, to do what had to be done to protect us both.

Elizabeth: Well, if you were so sure that you were doing the right thing, why didn’t you just tell me what you were up to?

Nikolas: Because I knew you didn’t want to see your mother.

Elizabeth: Nikolas!

Nikolas: My plan was for you and Carolyn to never cross paths.

Elizabeth: Just stop.

Nikolas: Stop what?

Elizabeth: You weren’t protecting my feelings. The only reason why you hid it from me is because you knew I wouldn’t go along with it. God, how did I let myself get roped into this mess?

Nikolas: Well, what’s done is done. And no matter what happens, we’re in this together.

Elizabeth: No. Not anymore.

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Brad: Britt helped me through everything. Through losing a child, losing my marriage, prison. All I wanted was to be there for her the way that she was for me.

Liesl: If Britta had told you about her diagnosis, your attitude toward her might have changed. You might have become concerned and caring. You probably would have tried to take care of her.

Brad: Of course I would have. I — oh.

Liesl: She didn’t need you fawning over her, giving her pillows. She needed you to make cruel observations about unsuspecting bystanders… [ Scoffs ] …To fetch her yet another cocktail that did her no good medically but made her happy in the moment, to lament about the…pathetic state of your love life so she would know there was someone whose bed was even more desolate than her own. But more than anything, she needed someone to laugh with.

Brad: I can live with that.

Scott: Okay. So, we — we got to get going. It’s gonna start.

Liesl: Very well. [ Breathes deeply ] There’s nothing left to see here anyway.

Brad: I’ll catch up with you there.

[ Door closes ]

Brad: [ Voice breaking ] I… I know you weren’t planning for heaven, Britt, but… [ Sighs ] I’m afraid that’s probably where you ended up, dying a — a hero and all. [ Breathes deeply ] I hope there, uh, are some hot guys there, a wardrobe malfunction or two, angel feathers getting caught on harp strings, that sort of thing. You could — you could make a gif of it. They got to have gifs in heaven, right? [ Sighs ] Surely god wouldn’t, uh, deprive us of such simple — simple pleasures. [ Breathes sharply ] I miss you, Britt. And I promise… I will never eat ice cream… …check out unworthy or unattainable men… or do one single damn thing without thinking of you. [ Breathes sharply ] [ Crying ]

[ Door closes ]

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Nikolas: Any chance of reconciling with Spencer was ruined. In effect… Esme destroyed my life. When she taunted me on the turret, relishing every second, I grabbed her in a fit of rage and pushed her to her death.

[ Beep ]

[ Door opens ]

Spencer: Uncle Sonny.

Sonny: I heard you were in here. Um, I know it’s a tough day.

Spencer: Yeah. Britt meant a lot to me. I appreciate you being here. I know that it’s mostly for Nina.

Sonny: I’m here for you.

Spencer: Thank you.

Sonny: What about your father? Is he coming?

Spencer: I doubt it.

Sonny: You still thinking of suing him for custody of Esme’s baby?

Spencer: Well, I’m fairly certain that you’re not going to be pleased with the answer that I’ve arrived at, but…I’m even more convinced now that my father shouldn’t be anywhere near that child.

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[ Indistinct conversations, telephone rings in distance ]

Jordan: So, are we all set?

Dante: Yeah, Sam and I leave first thing in the morning to check out Maggie Fitzgerald’s last known address.

Jordan: How much of this is gonna end up in the invader?

Sam: Well, my mom and I discussed it, and she wants The Hook found and stopped, so any information Dante and I uncover will be for police use only.

Jordan: I’m glad we got this cleared up.

Sam: Unfortunately, the last known address we have is at least five years old.

Dante: Yeah, I just hope Esme’s nanny is still alive.

Jordan: So do I. You know, the more I think about it, the more my gut tells me these Hook attacks are someone’s way of punishing Esme’s enemies.

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Esme: Oh, my god! Isn’t that Dr. Collins? What happened to him?!

Heather: That’s Kevin’s twin brother, Ryan Chamberlain.

Esme: Okay. Why is he staring at me like that?

Heather: Don’t worry, honey. It’s all he can do.

Esme: Wait. When I first got here, you warned me about him. And now you’re telling me not to worry?

Heather: No, I told you that you needed to keep your distance, which is easy. Girls. See? Problem solved. He can’t see you now. And he can’t do anything to you because he can’t move.

Esme: He can’t?

Heather: No. Ryan Chamberlain is almost completely paralyzed. All he can move is his eyes.

Esme: That sounds awful.

Heather: [ Chuckles ] Aww. You have such a sweet little heart. You don’t need to worry about Ryan. They may have cut his strings, but his mind is still as sharp as ever. Trust me. Ryan is the last person who needs your sympathy.

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Trina: [ Exhales sharply ] So… did anything interesting happen with Jordan?

Spencer: I have made the decision to keep my father’s confession a family matter. For now.

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Elizabeth: I have forgiven you over and over again — when you let your family believe you were dead, when you slept with your son’s girlfriend, so many other things! Well, I am done being pulled into your lies. Like when you told the police that we were together the night Ava was attacked at the Quartermaine picnic?!

Nikolas: I was giving you an alibi.

Elizabeth: I didn’t need an alibi! There’s always an excuse with you, for all the lying and the scheming. T-this is not who I want to be!

Nikolas: I never forced you to do anything, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth: You’re right. You didn’t. I made my own bad choices. But when my mother came to me with the truth after you kept it from me? I mean, think about that, Nikolas. My mother has proven to be more trustworthy than you. That’s when I realized I can’t be around you anymore.

Nikolas: I’m just trying to protect us both.

Elizabeth: The only thing I need protecting from right now is you.

[ Door opens ]

Nikolas: Elizabeth, wait! You need to listen to me!

Elizabeth: Let go of me!

Nikolas: We’re not done talking!

Finn: Nik! Get your hands off her!

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Nina: Hi. My Aunt Liesl asked me to speak. So, on behalf of Britt’s family, thank you so much for being here. Usually at this juncture, uh, one would read a poem or a passage, something important to the loved one we lost. But Britt mostly read medical journals, so… I’m kind of out of luck.

[ Light laughter ]

Nina: So I started thinking about Britt and who she was and how she lived her life. And it became really clear. Sun Tzu writes in “The Art of War” — “Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night. And when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” That was Britt Westbourne. Yes, at her very worst, but also at her very, very best. Unexpected and unforgettable. I didn’t know Britt very long, not nearly long enough. But I am so proud to have her part of my family. Britt, you will be missed, but you will never, ever be forgotten.

Brad: I, uh… I met Britt here at G.H. 10 years ago. Neither of us were particularly popular. And as most of you know, back then, she had a nickname — “The Britch.” [ Chuckles ] Which she earned. Not gonna lie. She wouldn’t want me to. Britt was, uh — she was mean, selfish, a bully. This one time, she — she set a little girl’s doll on fire. [ Laughs ] But by all reports, it was a total accident. [ Breathes deeply ] And, uh, when it came to people, Britt left destruction in her wake. Then one day, she was just gone, on the run, a fugitive, until finally her — her luck ran out. She did her time, and…when she came back, she was so determined to prove that she’d changed. Did she succeed? Well… [Breathes sharply] …All of you are here, so, uh… [ Sighs ] But for me personally, Britch didn’t change at all. Now… now, Britt Westbourne always was and always will be… [Voice breaking] …My best friend.

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Heather: So now that it’s just us girls… …you’re not really thinking about giving away your baby… are you?

Esme: Nikolas made a very convincing case, and he seems to genuinely care about the baby.

Heather: “Seems” being the operative word. How long has he given you to sign those papers?

Esme: Nikolas said he would come back tomorrow.

Heather: So what’s his rush? You’re still weeks away from your due date, aren’t you?

Esme: Yeah.

Heather: Okay. [ Sniffles ] Esme, tell me something. Why are you so eager to give up this baby?

Esme: I’m not. I mean, not really. This baby’s the… [Breathes sharply] …Only thing I have in the entire world. [Voice breaking] I mean, I go to bed every night feeling the baby kick inside of me and… …I know I’m not alone.

Heather: That’s beautiful! And exactly why you can’t sign those papers. Because, trust me, you’ll never get over it if you give up your child.

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Finn: I said, let her go!

Nikolas: Fine. But this is none of your business!

Laura: Nikolas! Elizabeth, are you alright?

Elizabeth: I’m fine.

Nikolas: Do you really think that I would hurt Elizabeth?

Laura: Not if you were in control of yourself.

Elizabeth: I don’t want to cause a scene.

Finn: You didn’t.

Elizabeth: Finn, can we talk?

Finn: Sure. How about my office?

[ Elevator bell dings ]

Laura: We need to talk now.

Nikolas: Look, mother, I know what you’re gonna say.

Laura: [ Scoffs ] Really? Because I have no idea where to begin. I’m at a complete loss as to how to reach my son right now. It scares me to death.

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Scott: [ Clears throat ] Okay. So, I’m — I’m not sure what Britt would make of all of this — this fuss. She was a very private person, just like her mother. And I got to know both of them very well, fell in love with her mother. Strong women. You gotta love ’em. So, Britt’s big secret. [ Sighs ] Now we know — she had a big heart. The world has lost a very special person… [Sniffles] When we lost Britt.

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Terry: Britt was a fierce advocate for her patients. I can see many of you remember just how fierce she was. Britt was an excellent doctor and a smart administrator. It was a privilege to know her, to work beside her… [Voice breaking] …And to become her friend. Her life and work deserve to be honored by this hospital and community, so… Dr. Obrecht, Ms. Reeves, everyone… if you want to follow me, please. This wall commemorates those who dedicated their lives to General Hospital and the people of Port Charles. It’s only fitting, therefore, that Dr. Britt Westbourne be added to this wall.

Nina: Britt would love this.

Dante: Where’s Spencer?

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Trina: Are you sure you don’t see Dr. Randolph’s big surprise?

Spencer: I’m sure I’ll see it later. Can you believe my father? He was engaged to Britt, and he didn’t even show up.

Trina: They did break up when you were a child. And this… …today… it’s not about your father. It’s not about you. Today is about Britt. So just — just let it be that.

Spencer: Yeah, that’s true. You’re right. I’ll try. I didn’t know Britt as “Doctor Westbourne.” I just knew her as “Britt.” We were friends, and even though I was a kid, she never talked down to me. I was just me, and she was just her. I really appreciated that about her. And I don’t know that I’m ever going to meet someone who connects with me like that ever again. She just — she…understood.

Trina: Well, now… she sounds like a pretty great person.

Spencer: She was.

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Esme: I promise I won’t make any decisions until at least tomorrow.

Heather: Wonderful. Now that that’s settled, I just have to talk to Ryan.

Esme: Wait. But you said that —

Heather: Well, I said he’s dangerous to you. I can handle him. You — stay put. Ryan! How about a little chat? [ Whispering ] Okay. Listen up. I assume you’ve known all along about Nikolas and Esme, which really pisses me off! But now Nikolas Cassadine is trying to steal our grandchild. And what’s worse — the cops are onto you.

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Nikolas: Why are you so scared?

Laura: Because I feel like I’m losing you. Victor has some kind of hold over you, and you won’t tell me what it is, so I can’t help you. You’re divorcing Ava, you’re manhandling Elizabeth, and you’re making excuses for all of it. I mean, I’d like to say that you’re not acting like yourself, but… what I’m afraid of is that this is just who you’ve become.

Nikolas: And what is it you think I’ve become?

Laura: A man who is careening from one bad decision to the next and hurting anyone who tries to help you.

Nikolas: Well, I’m sorry I’m not the son you wanted.

Laura: Stop that. The son I want is right inside you. I have seen him.

Nikolas: [ Breathes sharply ] You sure about that?

Laura: Yes. I’ve seen you behave like the man that I am proud of, a man who would never give up on his own son, no matter how hard Spencer tried to push you away, a man who defied Helena Cassadine when she tried to groom you to be the next “Cassadine heir.”

Nikolas: I’m not sure where that man went.

Laura: Well, then, start looking. Dig down deep into that core of goodness and strength that I know is there and that has somehow eluded you. Because I need to believe that it’s not too late.

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Finn: [ Sighs ] Is there anything I can do?

Elizabeth: Physically, I’m fine.

Finn: And otherwise?

Elizabeth: I feel like I’ve lost my best friend. But I shouldn’t be talking to you about Nikolas.

Finn: Hey. Even though we didn’t work out, we were always pretty good at being there for each other, and I don’t think that’s changed. I mean, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t still care about you.

Elizabeth: After everything I put you through?

Finn: Yeah.

Elizabeth: You’re a good person, Finn. And you deserve the truth.

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Nikolas: You’re right. I think. Maybe it’s not too late.

Laura: I’m glad to hear you say that. Now tell me why.

Nikolas: Because after everything that’s happened, I am done listening to Uncle Victor. Instead, I’m gonna focus on being a good father to this new baby with Esme… and to Spencer… if he’ll ever speak to me again.

Laura: He will.

Nikolas: Britt’s memorial. I wanted to be there for Spencer.

Laura: [ Sighs ] I did, too. Come on. Maybe it’s not completely over.

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Finn: What truth do I need to know?

Elizabeth: I lied to you. I was never pregnant with Nikolas’ baby.

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Scott: Hey. You okay, kid?

Brad: [ Sighs ] I will be. Otherwise, her ghost will never let me hear the end of it.

Scott: [ Sighs ]

Brad: Where’s, uh — where’s Britt’s mutter?

Scott: [ Sighs ] She wanted to be alone.

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Liesl: Auf Wiedersehen, mein Herz.

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Nina: Ohh!

[ Baby cooing ]

Maxie: This was a really good idea. I needed this.

Sasha: Me too. I wasn’t sure at first, but there’s no place I’d rather be.

Nina: Me neither. I mean — [Chuckles] Just look at her.

Sonny: Say hello to the future.

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Laura: Oh, no. Spencer, I’m so sorry we missed this.

Spencer: I know that you would have been here if you could. Besides, I think I know whose fault it was.

Nikolas: I’m sorry, too, Spencer.

Spencer: Don’t.

Nikolas: I really wanted to be —

Spencer: Stop.

Nikolas: Hey, would you mind giving us the chapel? Family business.

Nikolas: I really did intend to be here, son.

Spencer: Once again, Father, you have somehow managed to disappoint me more than you already have.

Nikolas: Are you done?

Spencer: Not even remotely. Because after all of the damage that you have done to me, I am going to make sure that you can’t hurt my little brother or sister in the same way.

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Sam: Well, now that that’s over, we’re off to find Maggie Fitzgerald.

Jordan: Keep me posted.

Dante: Yeah, we will.

Jordan: Good luck. Hopefully, Maggie will finally lead us to Esme’s father.

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Heather: [ Whispering ] Dante and Sam were here. They’re looking for an old nanny of Esme’s, uh, Maggie somebody? I’m guessing from your stare this Maggie knows about you. [ Sighing ] Oh, god. Well, then… there’s really only one thing left that we can do. We gotta bust out of here. Esme? [ Scoffs ] Don’t be silly. Of course she’s coming with us. [ Sighs ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

Dex (to Josslyn): I really messed up your life.

Elizabeth (to Finn): And everything I did, it was all for nothing.

Spencer (to Nikolas): Why do I keep coming in second?

Laura (to Nikolas): You’re making a big mistake.

Ava (to Austin): Now I’m leaving to protect myself.

Chase (to Brook Lynn): I have to be done with this.

Brook Lynn: Don’t you really mean done with me?

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Nina:  I don’t know why I keep looking at the phone. It’s not like they’re gonna text us and tell us how Willow is doing. They’re just gonna come out and tell us, right?

Sonny: It’s very difficult to wait. I understand. But what else are we gonna do?

Nina:  My mind just keeps going to the worst-case scenario. Why is she still in the O.R.? What is taking so long?

Sonny: But the good news is Willow is having a healthy baby girl, our shared grandchild. Right?

Nina:  Right.

Sonny: Isn’t that — isn’t that great?

Curtis: Nina. Sonny.

Nina:  Hi. Hey.

Curtis: Hi. Hi.

Sonny: Hi.

Curtis: Listen, I — I-I just was with Drew, and, uh, he told me about you and Willow.

Nina: Yeah, that we’re mother and daughter. You, more than anyone, knows how long I searched for my daughter and all the disappointments. But now, Curtis, my new daughter has a new daughter, and this miracle has been a-a long time coming… but it’s real.

Curtis: It is real, and I’m thrilled for you.

Nina: [ Laughs ]

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Stella: Jordan, I’m not just Curtis’ aunt. I’m the officiant at his wedding to Portia. How could I stand before the almighty and ask him to bless a marriage when I know the bride is lying to the groom?  [ Sighs ] How can I be silent knowing that Portia hasn’t told Curtis that Trina might be his daughter? It’s not right.

[ Door opens ]

Jordan: Stella…

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Spencer: Ava was so right. This changes everything. My father actually confessed on record that he tried to kill Esme, thought that he had killed her.

Trina: What? Why would your dad ever record himself confessing to a crime? There’s got to be a reason.

Spencer: Does the reason even matter?

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Nikolas: “Any chance of reconciling with Spencer was ruined. In effect… Esme destroyed my life. When she taunted me on the turret, relishing every second, I grabbed her in a fit of rage and pushed her to her death. Honestly, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner to spare the people that I love the pain I’ve caused them. This I solemnly swear.”

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Nikolas: Esme… say something.

Esme: My boyfriend’s father… is also my baby’s father. That’s a lot.

Nikolas: It’s a complicated situation, and I’ll answer your questions as best I can. You just have to know one thing. You can trust me.

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Elizabeth: There’s nothing you can do for me. But you are right about one thing. I have been working around the clock, and I’m exhausted. Much too tired to listen to you.

Carolyn: You won’t have to worry about running into me again. I’m flying back to California and out of your life for as long as you want.

Elizabeth: I thought you were in Port Charles to consult on a case.

Carolyn: I…I did. But now that I’ve met the patient, I decided I want nothing to do with this case or the person who requested my help. And neither should you.

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Josslyn: Your daughter is gorgeous.

Michael: I know.

Josslyn: Seriously, I’m so happy for you and Willow.

Michael: Yeah, well, despite everything, all the fear and the worry, here she is, you know, healthy and perfect.

Carly: Where’s my favorite new person on the planet?

Michael: She’s right there.

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Austin: What’s going on?

Dr. Navarro: I swept the uterus, but she’s still hemorrhaging.

[ Echoing ] Austin: The leukemia’s gonna make this really complicated.

[ Echoing ] Dr. Navarro: Suture and tag with a Kelly.

[ Monitor beeping ]

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Harmony: Don’t be afraid, sweetheart. You’re not alone. Mama’s here.

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Curtis: And congratulations, Grandpa. I know Michael and Willow must be over the moon. Okay. What’s wrong? [ Sighs ]

Nina: Um, well, Willow — she’s still in the O.R. If you spoke to Drew, he must have told you.

Curtis: Yes, I know that, uh, she risked everything to have that baby. And that is one hell of a brave daughter that you have there.

Nina: Yeah. Sometimes it takes more than bravery. Look at Britt.

Curtis: Right. Uh, that’s actually part of the reason I’m here — to let you know that I will support you at her memorial.

Nina: Thank you. Thank you.

Curtis: Of course. Of course.

Nina: It’s really great to see you. I mean, you out of everyone knows what a strange, long journey this has been for me.

Curtis: Oh, god. Well, I still regret how Valentin played on our friendship that sent me on that search to bring Sasha to town.

Nina: No, I know, I know, but that’s water long under the bridge, Curtis. You know, it all worked out for the best because Sasha is not my daughter. But I do consider her my family.

Sonny: Almost daughter.

Nina: [ Chuckles ]

Sonny: I’m sure you’re gonna know what that feels like one day.

Curtis: Oh, from your lips. But first, there’s a wedding, and I am counting on both of you to be in attendance.

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Stella: Portia. Oh, we — we were just —

Jordan: It’s okay, Stella. I know you and Portia are picking up her dress today.

Portia: An essential detail to cross off the to-do list.

Jordan: I hope it goes well. Britt’s memorial is starting soon, so I should get going.

Portia: Oh, will you please send Britt’s family and friends my condolences? I-I would definitely be there. It’s just things with the wedding have got them backed up, so…

Jordan: I’m sure they’ll understand.

Portia: Are you ready?

Stella: As I’ll ever be.

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Spencer: Ava was right. I’m never gonna be able to unsee that. My father actually tried to kill Esme.

Trina: So you’re gonna use this to force your father to withdraw any claim to Esme’s baby and let you have custody?

Spencer: Absolutely.

Trina: [ Sighs ] But what if he refuses?

Spencer: How can he? This confession is evidence of a crime. Not only did he seduce my ex-girlfriend, he tried to murder her. This isn’t just an accusation. This is my father’s own incriminating words.

Trina: So you’re prepared to throw your father off the tower, so to speak.

Spencer: Hold on. I’m not the one who threw Esme off the parapet. He did.

Trina: We both know Esme’s a monster. And the way your dad described it, it wasn’t premeditated. He — it — it was a moment of rage.

Spencer: And that makes it okay?

Trina: Of course not. I’m not excusing what he did, but if you go down that path, you’ll be deliberately destroying your father’s life, using his own words against him to take his child away and potentially send him to jail.

Spencer: So what are you suggesting? That I do nothing? And I just let him get away with it?

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Esme: Let me get this straight. You’re paying for my defense attorney, and then you’ve also brought in the psychiatrist to consult on my case, who, within 10 minutes, just takes off. And then you inform me that I made this baby with — with you, my boyfriend’s father, and that I’m supposed to trust you?!

Nikolas: Before your memory loss, you said you trusted me. Right? You said it yourself. There was a connection between us that neither one of us could deny.

Esme: I said that?

Nikolas: We were both in extremely vulnerable situations. Spencer had just broken up with you, and I thought my marriage was over. But what we did was wrong.  But in our emotional state of mind… we couldn’t resist. It’s just…

Esme: [ Sniffles ] I don’t understand. If — if you’re the father, then why would Spencer say the baby might be his?

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Michael: I know I’m not exactly objective, but I do agree with Joss. My baby is gorgeous.

Josslyn and Carly: [ Laugh ]

Josslyn: Of course she is. It runs in the family.

Carly: Oh, gosh.

Michael: I can’t wait for Willow to see her. [ Sighs ] You know, I thought I would have heard from Dr. Navarro by now.

Carly: I’m sure you will hear soon.

Josslyn: Okay. The anticipation is killing me. Do you have a name?

Michael: Uh, with everything going on, we didn’t actually settle on a name. You know, Wiley suggested Ahsoka.

Carly: [ Laughs ] Oh. He told me.

Michael: Yeah. Yeah, we — Willow and I, we actually — we called the baby Walnut because of what she looked like in the first sonogram.

Carly: Aww.

Michael: Yeah.

Josslyn: So Ahsoka Walnut Corinthos. That’s a — it’s an option.

Michael: Yeah.

Carly: I’m sure you and Willow have some alternatives in mind.

Michael: Yeah, a few.

Carly: That’s a good thing.

[ Laughter ]

Carly: I’m proud of you. Oh, I’m so happy for you.

Michael: Thank you.

Bobbie: First things first, Daddy. Come with me because it’s time for you to hold your daughter.

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Willow: No. You’re not my mother. You lied to me.

Harmony: No, it wasn’t all a lie. I couldn’t have loved you more if you were my own child. No one loves you the way I do.

Willow: No. I-I know what love is and what it isn’t.

Harmony: Oh. You think Nina loves you? Nina loves only Nina. You know that better than anyone. But I was there for you when we moved from one temporary home to another, when it seemed impossible to make new friends. When you ran away and got lost, who found you? Who did their best to dry your tears and make it all better?

Austin: [ Echoing ] She’s losing too much blood.

Harmony: I’m still here, Kali.

Willow: No. My name is Willow.

Harmony: You’re still my Kali. You’ll always be. And I can still make it better.

Austin: We’re losing her!

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Sonny: Well, we cannot wait to go to your and Portia’s wedding.

Curtis: Thanks, but I know you’re focused on getting good news about Willow.

Sonny: Yeah.

Curtis: So… I will see you at the memorial. Okay?

Nina: Yeah, okay. Thank you.

Curtis: Yes, okay.

Nina: Thank you for your good wishes.

Curtis: Of course, Nina. Okay. Love you.

Nina: Love you. Alright. There should have been an update by now.

Sonny: I am sure when Willow’s in recovery, we are gonna be told everything.

Nina: Mm-hmm.

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Trina: I’m not defending Nikolas or saying that he should get away with attempted murder.

Spencer: What are you saying?

Trina: Before you use this confession as leverage, ask yourself, why did your dad confess in the first place? Your father is not a fool, and he must have had a reason. And what was Ava’s motivation for giving it to you?

Spencer: I don’t care about his reasons. The point is, is that he made a recording of his confession, and Ava wanted me to use it.

Trina: Okay, look, you know I love Ava, but she wants Nikolas to pay for breaking her heart. This — this confession may not even be true. This could be another game between the two of them. If you use this confession as leverage, that means that you can get caught in the middle.

Spencer: But if it saves my little brother or sister, then so be it. If I wind up caught in the middle, I… I really don’t mind.

Trina: Maybe you don’t mind… but I do.

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Elizabeth: Nikolas Cassadine brought you to town?

Carolyn: He said he was asking on your behalf.

Elizabeth: Mine?

Carolyn: He said you were in trouble.

Elizabeth: Why didn’t you say anything when you ran into me at Kelly’s?

Carolyn: He said it was imperative that you not know. From my perspective, I was flying blind, and I wanted all the facts before I went to you. He told me you’d been friends since high school and that he knew so much about you. But once I spent time with him, it became very clear to me that whatever trouble you’re in started because of Nikolas.

Elizabeth: What exactly did he tell you?

Carolyn: Enough for me to sense that he used your friendship to rope you into doing something wrong. Maybe even illegal.  [ Sighs ]  He said I could atone for all the harm I’d done to you in the past.

Elizabeth: How?

Carolyn: He said I could use those same skills to keep someone else from remembering something that would end up hurting you and your boys.

Elizabeth: And that someone is… Esme Prince, right?

Carolyn: Yes.

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Bobbie: Are you ready to hold your daughter?

Michael: Yeah.

Bobbie: [ Chuckling ] Go to your dad. There you go. [ Chuckles ]

Carly: Look how happy your brother is.

Josslyn: She’s so little.

Carly: She is. You used to be that little.

Josslyn: Mm-hmm.

Carly: Now look how awesome you are.

Michael: Hey, little girl. I’m your daddy. It’s my job to love and protect you. And I’m gonna do the best I can to, uh, not spoil you too much, but I think that battle’s already lost, because I would — I would give you anything, sweetheart. And there’s so many people who can’t wait to meet you, starting with your mommy.

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[ Cellphone rings ]

Carly: Hey, Sonny. We’re in the NICU visiting the baby.

Sonny: Is Michael with you?

Carly: He’s, um, holding the baby now. Why?

Sonny: The — the doctors in the O.R. are looking for Michael.

Carly: What happened?

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[ Monitor alarm ]

Austin: Let’s get ready to shock. She needs a charge.

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Willow: Don’t call me Kali. I’m Willow, Michael’s fiancée and the mother of his children.

Harmony: Where we’re going, names don’t matter. There’s nothing to tie you to the past… or the pain. Do you see the light? Do you feel its warmth? Don’t be afraid. Come with me… …into the light.

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Jordan: I plan on going to Britt Westbourne’s memorial myself. I want her family to understand that the PCPD will not let her sacrifice be in vain. I’ll head to my office afterwards. Thanks.

Curtis: Hey, Jordan. I couldn’t help but overhear. You know, it takes a lot of courage to face Britt’s family on a day like today.

Jordan: Well, they’re entitled to answers. I just wish I had better ones for them.

Curtis: Right, yeah. Well, I know Liesl Obrecht, and she has quite the temper. I’d hate to see you take incoming fire.

Jordan: Well, that goes with the badge. Besides, if I’d lost a child, I’d feel the exact same way.

Curtis: So would I.

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Saleswoman: Right this way, ladies. Can I get you some refreshments before the bride tries on her wedding gown?

Stella: I’m good.

Portia: No, thank you. I am a grown woman with a daughter in college. And here I am and my butterflies have butterflies. Oh, you know what? Why — why don’t we start with Stella’s dress?

Saleswoman: Let me go get that.

Stella: Okay. Is there a reason you think that you’re so nervous?

Portia: A reason? Well, let me think. The last time I got married, I was in my 20s. Let’s start there.

Stella: Yeah, that makes sense.

Portia: [ Chuckles nervously ] So tell me, how many weddings have you been a part of?

Stella: Oh, enough. Enough to know that they’re never the same.

Portia: Right.

Stella: They all start out beautifully with the dress and the cake. Music, of course. But then sometimes…

Portia: Stella, you seem like something’s on your mind. And yet you’re not saying it, which is very unlike you. [ Chuckles ] You seemed so cheerful and supportive about the wedding until now. Has something changed?

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Trina: What I meant was I care about that baby, too. That poor thing never asked to be born, let alone have Esme and your dad as parents. That’s a tough beginning for any baby.

Spencer: Then you understand why I can’t just turn the other way on this one. Right? Why I need to fight using any weapon that I can find because my father can’t afford for this information to become public. It’s gonna raise too many questions. And a judge or the police, they’re gonna want answers. And that’s why he is going to…bow out and give me custody of Esme’s baby.

Trina: Okay. If that was really your endgame, then why are you trying to leverage your dad? Why not cut out the middleman and go straight to the cops?

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Esme: Spencer was my boyfriend, right?

Nikolas: Yes.

Esme: So how do you know he’s not the father?

Nikolas: Timing-wise, Spencer couldn’t be the father of your baby.

Esme: He disagrees.

Nikolas: Because you’d have no way to know if he was lying. Not out of malice. My son has a good heart. But sometimes he winds up hurting the very people he’s trying to help.

Esme: Like who?

Nikolas: Look, I’ll deal with my son. Right now, we need to think about the baby. You have other challenges you have to face, like your very precarious legal situation. The reason I brought a psychiatrist like Carolyn to see you was because I wanted to take at least one of those burdens off your hands.

Esme: What’s that?

Nikolas: Just a document. All you have to do is sign it, and I’ll make sure your baby is waiting until you’re free once more.

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Carly: I really think I should just go be with Michael. I really do.

Bobbie: Carly, Willow is getting the very best treatment that G.H. has to offer.

Carly: Yeah, but sometimes the very best treatment isn’t enough, Mom.

Josslyn: [ Sighs ] Willow’s been through so much just to give this baby a chance at life. Michael cannot lose her. He can’t lose her.

Carly: I know. I know.

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Michael: Is she alright?

Sonny: Willow’s in the O.R. We’re just waiting for an update.

Michael: But did they tell you anything?

Sonny: All I know is Willow’s a fighter. That kind of runs in the family.

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Dr. Navarro: Retractor. Mm-hmm.

[ Monitor alarm ]

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Willow: Where are you taking me, Harmony?

Harmony: To a better place. The kind of place we’ve been searching for ever since you came into my life. A place of peace and tranquility. A place of love.

Willow: Love?

Harmony: That’s right. Take my hand.

Willow: What about my family? Michael and my children?

Harmony: Oh. I’m your family. Trust me. We’re almost there. That’s my girl.

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Jordan: I ran into your Aunt Stella a little while ago.

Curtis: Oh.

Jordan: She and Portia were on their way to the bridal boutique.

Curtis: Oh, my goodness. Yeah. She’s excited. Everyone’s excited. Between her and my father, you would think that they were gonna be on top of the cake. [ Laughs ]  You know what? I’m sorry. I don’t mean to sound insensitive.

Jordan: Curtis, it’s okay. I want you to be happy. That’s why I… [ Sighs ]

Curtis: That’s why what?

Jordan: Nothing.

Curtis: Uh, Jordan? I know you. If it’s not about the wedding, what’s wrong?

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Stella: If I’m gonna stand before god and your family and friends…

Portia: And our family. Our family. You know, I used to think that all I needed in my life was Trina and my medical degree. But then Curtis came back into it. And all of a sudden, we went from separate houses to this beautiful home of our own that we could share with Trina. And we’re able to welcome Curtis’ dad, you, TJ, and Molly. And I just feel like it’s like the more we give, the more we have. More love, more joy, more everything. And that’s why I feel like this wedding isn’t just about the two of us. It’s about all of us.

Stella: Those are beautiful sentiments, Portia.

Portia: This is for you. Open it, open it, open it.  [ Chuckles ]

Stella: Oh.

Portia: It’s a bracelet, and it’s — It’s been in our family for generations. I wanted to know if you could wear it to my wedding to Curtis.

Stella: I’m — I’m sorry. Honey, I just — I just can’t accept this.

Portia: I don’t understand. Why not?

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Elizabeth: You went to see Esme at Spring Ridge?

Carolyn: Nikolas insisted. The moment I noticed she was pregnant and realized he was concealing some selfish reason to silence Esme, I knew I couldn’t go along with that plan. I refuse to hurt someone else. I know Nikolas Cassadine has been in your life since high school, and he’s been around for some very important events that your dad and I both missed out on. But trust me… he is not your friend. I don’t believe he’s got your best interests at heart. I just wish I’d realized that sooner and — and — and been straight with you from the moment I got to town. I wish… well… so many things. [ Sighs ] All I can say in my defense is I’m still learning. Look how long it’s taken me to get this far. I hope one day I earn your forgiveness.

Elizabeth: Mom.

Carolyn: Yes?

Elizabeth: Thank you for telling me that. I…I really do appreciate it.

Carolyn: [ Chuckles ] You’re very welcome, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth: Mom…

Carolyn: Yes?

Elizabeth: Thanks for calling me Elizabeth and not Lizzie.

Carolyn: [ Sniffles ] Like I said, I’m still learning.

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Carly: I can’t just stand here. I have to get to the 10th floor and we need to be…

Bobbie: Carly, Carly, Carly. You said Sonny’s up there, right?

Carly: Yeah, right.

Josslyn: Yeah. So Nina will be up there, too. So what’s worse? You know, we — we let Michael go up there and face them on his own, or we go and one or both of them says some hateful comment and a fight breaks out at the worst possible time.

Carly: I can’t stand the thought of Michael being up there alone.

Josslyn: He told us to stay with the baby.

Carly: Yeah, he did. He did.

Bobbie: Yeah. So I think we should do what he asked. So come on. Smiles on your faces. Put these gowns on. Come on in.

Carly: Okay. I’m gonna listen to your grandmother. I’m gonna put my fears aside. I’m gonna put this gown on. [ Sighs ] I’m gonna put a smile on my face. And I’m gonna go meet the newest member of our family. Come on.

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Sonny: Hey. You gotta have a little faith. I don’t think god would bring your daughter into your life only to take her away from you.

Nina: Please, please, please. Don’t let Willow die. Please. She has two children that need their mom. Please let Willow live.

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[ Monitor alarm ]

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Harmony: That’s it, sweetie. Just one more step. One more step and you’ll find perfect peace.

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Jordan: What makes you think something’s wrong?

Curtis: Again, I know you, Jordan. Now, I know we’re past losing those divorce papers, so… so what is it?

Jordan: Curtis, I meant what I said. I genuinely hope there’s a happy ending for you and Portia and Trina.

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Stella: It’s a family heirloom, and you should save it and give it to Trina for her own wedding.

Portia: Well, when we’re talking about Trina’s wedding, which is years and years and years away, hopefully, you can pay it forward. And I want you to give it to her then. Please, please tell me you’ll wear it to my wedding.

Stella: [ Sighs ] The last thing I want to do is spoil your happiness. You’re right. When you marry Curtis, you marry his family, flaws and all.

Portia: Stella, you’re flawless.

Stella: Oh, no, hardly. Think about what I kept from Curtis all those years. Letting him and his brother think that their father was dead.

Portia: Yes. Yes. But you — you thought that you were doing the right thing for your sister. So if you — if you had to do it all over again, would you make the same choice?

Stella: Honestly, I don’t know. And no one can make that kind of decision for you.

[ Door opens ]

Saleswoman: Here we are, Ms. Henry. It’s showtime.

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Spencer: If I take that video confession of my father’s directly to the police, then it’s out of my hands and it’s going to become a legal matter. But if I go directly to him and he backs off, it stays between us, and I will become responsible for Esme’s baby.

Trina: Hmm. Wow. It sounds like you got it all figured out. Even though we both know you’re doing this for another reason.

Spencer: What other reason?

Trina: By keeping this from the police, you’re not completely shutting the door on your dad. Admit it, Spencer. Part of you still loves him. And you know if you use that confession, that you’ll lose him forever.

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Esme: Shouldn’t I have a lawyer look over this before I sign?

Nikolas: This is a mere formality, Esme.

Esme: [ Sighs ] Look, I appreciate you thinking about me and my baby, but this is all really overwhelming. I mean, in a day’s time, I’ve gone from thinking that Spencer is the father of my baby to finding out that it’s really you. And [Sighs] that’s a lot to process.

Nikolas: Of course. I’ll leave the paper with you, and I’ll come back tomorrow. You need to be at your best so you can clear your name and come back to your — sorry. Our baby.

Esme: I don’t know, baby. Should we really trust him?

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Carly: This little miracle means everything to Michael and Willow. They have their whole lives ahead of them.

Bobbie: I think Willow has the perfect name because willow trees are stronger than you think. You know — ahh — a big, strong wind can knock down a giant oak tree, but willows — they can weather any storm.

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Michael: Willow… if you can hear me right now… …do you know how much we need you? Not just me. But Wiley… and our new daughter. We’re waiting for you, Willow. We’re waiting to take you home. [ Echoing ] Home. Please come home to us, Willow. We’re almost there, honey. Come home and live.

Sonny: Michael.

Michael: Hey, so, is Willow okay?

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Spencer: My only objective is to protect that kid and give it the kind of chance that I was never afforded, Trina.

Trina: You’ve suffered from some horrible losses.

Spencer: That’s true.

Trina: But you’ve also lived a pretty privileged life. Remember that.

Jordan: I can wait in the hall if you’d like some privacy.

Trina: That’s okay. I’ll give you two some time alone. I think you and Jordan have something to discuss.

Jordan: We do?

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Portia: [ Gasps ] Oh, you look fabulous! Oh, my goodness. Okay, now all you need is some sparkle to bling it up. [ Giggles ] Oh. Now I know everything’s gonna be perfect for my wedding day. Look at yourself in the mirror.

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Curtis:  Trina, is everything okay?

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Jordan: What is it, Spencer? What do you want to talk to me about?

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Nikolas: [ Sighs ]

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Esme: Why don’t I want to sign this? [ Sighs deeply ]

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Austin: Well, it was touch and go for a while, but Willow’s doing great. She came through just great.

Michael: Oh, thank god.

Nina: Oh, I can’t believe how close we came to losing my daughter.

Michael: C-can I see her?

Austin: Yeah, absolutely. She — she’s just — they moved her. She’s in ICU.

Michael: Thank you. Thank you, Austin. Thank you so much.

Austin: You’re very welcome.

Sonny: I don’t think it’s nearly enough, but I just want to thank you from me and Nina.

Nina: Yeah. Thank you so much for saving her life.

Austin: You’re — listen, I-I can’t take credit for something that Willow’s done. Clearly, she doesn’t want to leave us just yet.

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Carly: Look at us. We’re so lucky. Four generations of Spencer women. [ Laughs ]

Josslyn: It’s almost enough to start our own sorority.

Bobbie: Oh. Yeah. Sigma Spencer Pi.

[ Laughter ]

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Carly: Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Oh, yes. Willow’s in recovery.

Bobbie: Oh, my — oh, that’s fantastic news.

[ Laughter ]

Josslyn:  Oh, you are one lucky little girl to be born into such an amazing sisterhood.

Carly: I don’t know. I think we’re the lucky ones. This little angel may not have a name yet, but hopefully she has the gift that can give her mother life.

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Michael: I held our baby in my arms. Our beautiful baby girl. Willow, you’ve done the hardest part. You carried her. You kept her safe. You brought her into this world. Now all you have to do is wake up… so we can give our little girl a name.

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On the next “General Hospital” —

Maxie (to Sasha): I could really use some good news.

Jordan: I’m glad we got this cleared up.

Laura (to Finn): It was Elizabeth’s idea.

Elizabeth (to Spencer):  The only thing I need protecting from is you.

Liesl (with Scott): Why did you come here?

Nina: You’ll never ever be forgotten.

Spencer (to Sonny): I’m even more convinced now that my father shouldn’t be anywhere near that child.

Heater (to Esme): Not so fast.

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