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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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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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Ava: Spencer. I know Britt’s memorial is today, so I won’t take up too much of your time. I have been giving a lot of thought to our last conversation.

Spencer: When I asked you to help me fight my father for custody of Esme’s baby, yes.

Ava: Yeah, that’s the one. Did you talk to Trina like I suggested?

Spencer: I did.

Ava: And did she convince you to abandon this highly risky scheme?

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Trina: There’s my long-lost roommate.

Josslyn: Hi.

Trina: Hi.

Josslyn: What are you doing here?

Trina: Oh, Britt Westbourne’s memorial is today.

Josslyn: Oh, right. Um, yeah. I-I want to swing by if I can. I owe Britt a lot.

Trina: You do?

Josslyn: Yeah. Um. She helped Willow with her cancer diagnosis, so… I didn’t realize that you knew Britt very well.

Trina: Uh, I don’t. I’m just… here as support. For Spencer. That’s a lot of food. You feeding an army?

Josslyn: Uh, sometimes it feels like it, the way we fight. But, no, this is just for my family, which is about to get one person bigger.

Trina: Oh!

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The role of Nikolas Cassadine will now be played by Adam Huss.

Nikolas: Cassadine and Webber. Yup, right there. We good?

Guard: Mm.

Nikolas: Glad you came around to my way of thinking.

Carolyn: I’m here as a doctor, to evaluate that young woman. Nothing more.

Nikolas: You’re here as a mother, as well. Help me — and you help Elizabeth.

Carolyn: Because this woman is a threat to you both?

Nikolas: A very real and dangerous one.

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Stella: Is there some reason you don’t want our conversation overheard?

Jordan: It’s just quieter in here, that’s all.

Stella: Huh. Okay, out with it. Why were you asking Trina and I about the DNA tests we took?

Jordan: Just research for a case.

Stella: What case? You investigating the genealogy website? Don’t tell me that they’re guilty of unethical practices.

Jordan: No, it’s nothing like that.

Stella: Then what?

Jordan: I’m just fact-finding, Stella. Can we leave it at that?

Stella: [ Scoffs ] And here I thought you knew me well enough not to play me for a fool.

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Curtis: Man, thanks for coming, drew. You know this could have waited.

Drew: What? What are you talking about? A tux fitting — that waits for nobody.

Curtis: No, I’m serious. I mean it.

Drew: I mean it, too. Your wedding is days away, and I intend — I look forward — to fulfilling my best man duties.

Curtis: And, see, this is why you’re best man.

Drew: Ah, come on.

Curtis: Especially with everything your family’s going through.

Drew: Yeah, the last couple days has definitely been a whirlwind.

Curtis: So…

Drew: [ Sighs ]

Curtis: …How is Willow?

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Austin: Big day.

Michael: Yeah. To, uh, admit, I pictured this going a little differently.

Austin: You mean you didn’t a picture yourself dressed up like a big blue marshmallow?

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Austin: This isn’t your thing?

Michael: Not really.  [ Chuckles ]

Austin: [ Laughs ] The OR is generally a pretty sterile environment, but with Willow being immunocompromised, we’re just taking some extra precautions.  How’s it feel?

Michael: Uh… [Sighs] Awkward.

Austin: That’s probably about right. Here you go.

Michael: So, you’re s-sure I’m not putting Willow at risk by being in the room with her?

Austin: No, the only way you’re going to hurt Willow is if you’re not there for the birth of your daughter. These things are the worst. I’ll help you out.

Michael: Sure.

Austin: There you go.

Michael: Thank you.

Austin: Yup.

Michael: Okay, thanks.

Austin: You know, babies — hands down the best part of my job.  Mind if I join you in the OR?

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Elizabeth: How are you feeling? Ready to meet your baby girl?

Willow: I can’t wait. [ Sighs ] But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t anxious.

Elizabeth: That’s understandable. Dr. Navarro will be in soon, but in the meantime, I can answer any questions for you.

Willow: I’m sure you’ve observed a lot of C-sections.

Elizabeth: Too many to count. And I’m sure you’ve seen a few in your training here. So you know they’re usually pretty routine.

[ Monitor beeping ]

Willow: But have you ever seen one performed on a patient with stage iv leukemia?

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Elizabeth: Your situation is the first in my career. That being said, you know this hospital. You work in this hospital. You have the most prepared and proficient team to get you through this.

[ Door opens ]

Elizabeth: And the best support system. [ Chuckles ]

Michael: Hey.

Willow: Hi.

Michael: So, how are you feeling?

Willow: I’m hanging in there. You?

Michael: Oh, you know…

Austin: Cool as a cucumber, this one.

Willow: You lie.

Michael: Uh, yeah. Yeah, he lies.

Elizabeth: It’s totally normal to be nervous, right, doctor?

Austin: Oh, yeah. Sure. Having a baby is a pretty big deal from what I hear.

Elizabeth: And this is dr. Adler, your anesthesiologist. He’ll be doing your spinal block.

Willow: I’ve witnessed the procedure, but I’ve never had one myself.

Dr. Adler: Well, first I’ll administer a local anesthetic. Once that takes effect, I’ll insert the needle between your lumbar vertebrae and through the dura to inject the medicine.

Michael: Is that — is that gonna be painful, or…?

Dr. Adler: Shouldn’t be any pain. She may experience some pressure as I insert the needle. You may also feel some tingling as the anesthesia takes effect, and that is normal. But once it’s fully working, you won’t experience any pain below the waist.

Elizabeth: And you won’t be able to feel your legs or move them.

Michael: So, Willow, don’t even think about running off, okay?

Willow: [ Chuckles ] I’m staying right here with you and our daughter.

Michael: Forever.

Willow:  That’s the plan.

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Stella: You were very interested in my DNA test. Oddly so. You even took it upon yourself to send it to your friend in forensics.

Look, Curtis and I were just trying to help you. The markers indicated you had a close relative in town.

Stella: Which was a glitch in the website. We realized that after we discovered the match was my cousin in London.

You know, TJ always felt the chances of a glitch were low, and I agree. Your second match, yes, was your distant cousin, but the first one [Sighs] was likely someone else.

Stella: [ Scoffs ] After all this time, why can’t you let this go?  Unless you still believe I have a secret love child here in Port Charles. Hold on. Jordan, are you implying that someone else has a child out there? And that person is related to me?

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Trina: I had no idea things got so bad with Willow. Why didn’t you tell me?

Josslyn: Um. I-I’ve been meaning to talk to you. It’s just been so crazy.

Trina: [ Sighs ] I know. I-I get it. I just — I wish I was there to support you. Not just through that, but…through your breakup.

Josslyn: Spencer told you?

Trina: Cam did. Are you okay?

Josslyn: Um… you know, it’s been rough. What did he say?

Trina: Oh…not much. I-I think he was hurting so bad, he can’t talk about it.

Josslyn: [ Exhales deeply ] I hate that he’s hurting, and it’s because of me. [ Sighs ]

Trina: I’m sorry, Joss.

Josslyn: Don’t be. It’s on me.

Trina: [ Scoffs ] Just because you were the one who ended the relationship doesn’t mean that you’re not hurting, too.

Josslyn: Thanks.

Trina: I mean, I just saw how hard that you were trying to make it work with Cameron. I just — [ Sighs ] You must have truly felt like there was no other option.

Josslyn: I just wish that Cameron could understand that.

Trina: He’ll get there.

Josslyn: What?

Trina: What?

Josslyn: You want to say something?

Trina: No, I just — I — Spencer just thinks that there was more to your break-up than you and Cam growing apart.

Josslyn: Spencer’s not wrong.

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Spencer: Trina has…reservations about me seeking custody, but she is… supportive.

Ava: Hmm. Well, that’s Trina — loyal as they come.

Spencer: She’s a good friend. She’ll be meeting me here momentarily, actually.

Ava: You used the “F” word. So you and Trina are friends after all?

Spencer: For now. So you think that my scheme is risky, huh?

Ava: [ Chuckles ] I think I said, “highly risky.” That doesn’t mean I’m against it, however. But didn’t Diane Miller tell you that your — your odds of winning custody are very slim?

Spencer: Still have to try.

Ava: Mm. What if I could increase your chances exponentially without you even having to step foot in a courtroom?

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Nikolas: Esme, hi. Nikolas Cassadine.

Esme: You’re, um… Spencer’s father.

Nikolas: I’m also the one who arranged for your legal representation.

Esme: Thank you. Um. It’s nice to know that there’s at least one person looking out for me, even if they’re being paid to do it.

Nikolas: [ Chuckles ] Make that two of us looking out for you. Dr. Webber is also here to help.

Esme: Hello. [ Chuckles softly ]

Carolyn: I understand you’re experiencing some memory loss.

Esme: Well, not just some — I can’t remember anything about who I am.

Carolyn: We’ll try to get to the root of that and see if anything can be done to restore it.

Nikolas: Or determine if your condition is permanent.

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Michael: So, um, after the C-section, what will Willow’s recovery be like?

Austin: Ah, for most patients, it’s just a couple of weeks.

Willow: Unfortunately, I’m not most patients.

Austin: Okay, now, listen, I-I have [Laughs] delivered my share of babies.

Elizabeth: Including one in the woods.

Austin: Exactly. Maxie and Bailey — they’re doing great. Mothers and infants, even under less-than-ideal circumstances, they never cease to astonish me with their ability to thrive.

[ Monitor beeping ]

Dr. Adler: What do you feel, Willow?

Willow: Almost nothing.

Dr. Navarro:  Excellent. Exactly how we want you to feel. So, what do you say, guys? Ready to meet your daughter?

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Jordan: You know what? You’re right. There’s no point in rehashing a test you took years ago.

Stella: No, no, it’s not only me. You were asking about Trina’s test, too. Why?

Jordan: I shouldn’t have done that.

Stella: But you did. And you obviously did it for a reason. This isn’t about a case, is it? From what Trina told me, she took her test back in high school around the same time I took mine.

Jordan: TJ and I thought it was strange that your first test indicated a match right here in town —

Stella: Uh-huh.

Jordan: …And then vanished. I called the company —

Stella: Back then?

Jordan: Recently. A match can only disappear if that person withdraws their profile from the website.

Stella: Trina said that she deleted her account after finding out she had a close match here in Port Charles. Jordan, are you telling me you think that Curtis and Portia are related to each other?

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Salesman: Here we are. Back with the second one.

Drew: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Curtis: Thanks, man. So, Willow — she’s having a C-section today.

Drew: She is, yeah.

Curtis: So why are you here, man? Why aren’t you at the hospital?

Drew: I have plenty of time to meet the baby. Plus, the waiting room is packed full of people looking after Willow, including her mother — who is Nina.

Curtis: Nina?

Drew: Yes. Nina —

Curtis: W-w–

Drew: …is Willow’s mother. You know, Nina gave birth to twins — Nelle and Willow. And — and then Nina’s mother gave Willow to Harmony Miller to raise.

Curtis: When did all of this come out?

Drew: Just recently.

Curtis: Wow. [ Sighs ] Look, I don’t know if you know this, but, years ago, Nina hired me to track down her missing child, and that’s when I eventually tracked down Phyllis.

Drew: I did not know that.

Curtis: Yeah, so you can imagine how invested I became.

Drew: Yeah. Hard not to.

Curtis: You know, Nina was crushed when she, uh — when she found out that Nelle was her daughter, especially after she had died. She thought she had blown her only chance to become a mother. Turns out that, uh, she didn’t.

Drew: Hmm.

Curtis: So were you the one who uncovered the truth?

Drew: No, no, it was — it was Carly. Well, while Harmony was dying, she told Carly that Nina was Willow’s mother.

Curtis: Wait a minute. Harmony died months ago. So Carly waited all this time to reveal the truth?

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Trina: So you didn’t break up with Cam because you two grew apart?

Josslyn: No, I did. Mostly.

Trina: What’s the rest?

Josslyn: I’m really sorry that I didn’t tell you. I mean, it must have been really weird to hear it from Cam and not me.

Trina: A little.

Josslyn: I think I was just scared.

Trina: How come?

Josslyn: Well, I don’t feel too great about how it all went down.

Trina: How did it go down? What — what’s — what’s going on?

Josslyn: [ Sighing ] Oh, god. It is way too much to get into right now, but I promise I will tell you everything.

Trina: You better. I’ll text you after the memorial.

Josslyn: You won’t be too busy with Spencer? What’s going on there?

Trina: Hmm… we’re friends again. For real this time.

Josslyn: And you trust him after everything that’s happened?

Trina: Spencer’s changed.

Josslyn: And do you really believe that?

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Spencer: Avoiding court sounds ideal.

Ava: Doesn’t it?

Spencer: How?

Ava: Leverage.

Spencer: Blackmail.

Ava: Potato, “potahto.”

Spencer: It would have to be legit, something that he absolutely cannot get out of.

Ava: Oh, trust me. There’s one thing in this world that Nikolas doesn’t want coming to light — and this is it.

Spencer: Could he go to jail?

Ava: Even if he doesn’t, it will irreparably harm his reputation.

Spencer: Can’t have that.

Ava: Certainly not.

Spencer: What is that?

Ava: Dynamite. And if you use it, it’ll clear any and all obstacles in your path.

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Trina: You forgave Spencer, like, what? A thousand times? Why — why can’t I?

Josslyn: Okay, there’s a big difference. Cameron and I never had feelings for Spencer that went beyond friendship.

Trina: W-well, speaking of… do you think you two will be able to stay friends?

Josslyn: Cam and me? Well, I’d — I’d like to say “yes.” I know that I want him in my life. But ultimately, that’s up to Cam.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Josslyn: And my niece is on her way.

Trina: Oh!

Josslyn: So I got to go.

Trina: Yeah, you do.

Josslyn: [ Sighs ] We’ll continue this later.

Trina: Yes. Alright. And kiss that little girl for me, please.

Josslyn: I will. Britt was a really brave woman. Tell Spencer I’m really sorry.

Trina: I will.

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Ava: There’s a Web address on here. Go to it and you’ll find a video.

Spencer: A video…of what?

Ava: Something that will give you power over Nikolas.

Spencer: Why?

Ava: Why what?

Spencer: Why are you helping me? My father already gave you what you wanted.

Ava: All the Wyndemeres in the world wouldn’t make up for his betrayal. Betrayals. [ Breathes sharply ] 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. Are you ready for that?

Spencer: I can’t let him parent another child.

Ava: Okay.

Spencer: Thank you, Ava. Unless you’re having second thoughts.

Ava: I no longer care what happens to your father.

Spencer: He will resent you, too, you know. Assuming that he’s going to know where I got this.

Ava: Oh, he’ll know. But not to worry. I’m an expert at watching my back.

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Carolyn: I’m assuming you had cognitive and diagnostic testing at General Hospital?

Esme: It felt like they ran every test under the sun.

Carolyn: And no sign of a brain injury?

Esme: That’s what they say.

Carolyn: Last question — what’s your earliest memory?

Esme: Um… seeing Spencer and his friend on that ship before I collapsed. Your son seems very kind. I hope he gets that from you. [ Chuckles ]

Carolyn: Well, from everything you’ve told me, I’m leaning towards dissociative amnesia.

Esme: What’s that?

Carolyn: It’s when someone is unable to recall important personal information, as opposed to not being able to recall a few hours, or even days. You can’t recall your identity. This amnesia is usually caused by trauma or stress.

Nikolas: Which, considering you washed up on a boat, you’ve clearly endured plenty of.

Esme: Is it fixable?

Carolyn: Psycho and cognitive therapies have proven valuable in these instances.

Esme: That’s great. So you can help me regain my memory.

Nikolas: There’s also clinical hypnosis, isn’t there? Dr. Webber is an expert in the field.

Esme: If hypnosis can help, then [Chuckles] I am all in. I need to remember who I am so I can help raise your grandchild right.

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Dr. Navarro: Willow, I’m going in to get your baby now. You’ll feel pressure and a tugging sensation, but no pain.

Willow: Okay.

Michael: You got this.

Elizabeth: You’re doing great, Willow. Home stretch.

Dr. Navarro: Almost there.

Willow: [ Exhales sharply ]

[ Baby crying ]

Michael: She’s here. Our daughter’s here.

Austin: Yes, she is. And apparently, she wants us all to know it.

Willow: Is the baby okay?

Elizabeth: She’s perfect.

Michael: Told you.

Willow: Yes, you did. [ Sobs ]

[ Baby whines ]

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Stella: Is Curtis about to marry his own kid?!

Jordan: No. No. Curtis and Portia are not related.

Stella: Oh, thank god. For a minute there, I was worried that whatever this is would threaten the wedding. Jordan…? What are you not saying?

Jordan: This is your family matter, not mine.

Stella: My family? This isn’t about Curtis and Portia, it’s about me and Trina. If she was my first match, a-am I a distant relative of her father? No, no, that — that can’t be right because the indicator says it’s a closer relation. And if I’m not related to Portia or Taggert, how could I poss– unless Taggert isn’t Trina’s father — and Curtis is.

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[ Baby cries ]

Willow: Hi, baby!

Austin: Does she have a name?

Willow: No, not yet. We were afraid to make plans.

Elizabeth: Well, you better put your thinking caps on. She can’t go by “baby girl” forever.

Willow: [ Laughs ]

Michael: Uh, we can’t thank you enough. I wish Dr. Randolph was here, too, but… everyone here has been — been so supportive, and you made an incredibly difficult situation more tolerable.

Willow: Yes. All of you. And Dr. Westbourne.  Her memorial is today? She helped us get this far. We’ll never forget it. Hi, baby.

Dr. Navarro: Let’s get you to recovery so you can hold your daughter.

Willow: Sounds good to me. [ Chuckles ]

Dr. Navarro: And while you get settled, nurse Baldwin will go with her to the NICU for a routine exam.

Willow: Okay. Okay. Okay.

[ Baby coos ]

Willow: [ Chuckles ] Can you go with her? I don’t want our little girl to be alone.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] Our little girl. We have a daughter.

Willow: [ Laughs ] You sound surprised.

Michael: I’m just — I’m just in awe.

[ Both sigh ]

Michael: And I’m so incredibly grateful.

Willow: [ Chuckles ] Me, too. [ Sobs ] [ Sniffles ]

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Ava: Oh, I miss you.

Trina: I miss you, too.

Ava: We should have dinner soon. Maybe at my new home.

Trina: You’re moving?

Ava: Y– back to Wyndemere.

Trina: I thought you said “new.”

Ava: It’s newly mine and mine alone. We’ll talk soon, okay?

Trina: Okay.

Spencer: Hey.

Trina: Hi. I’m confused.

Spencer: Okay.

Trina: [ Chuckles ] So your father sold Wyndemere to Ava?

Spencer: No, he gave it to her.

Trina: Why?

Spencer: [ Breathes sharply ] Um, believe me, he didn’t do it willingly.

Trina: [ Laughs ] And what did she give you?

Spencer: I’m sorry?

Trina: When I walked in here, she was giving you a slip of paper. Okay. Never mind. You don’t have to tell me.

Spencer: No, it’s okay. Um. I want to tell you. No more secrets between us anymore, right? [ Sniffles ] [ Clears throat ] [ Breathes deeply ] It is a link to a video. Evidence of my father at his worst and, apparently, just what I need to beat him out for custody of Esme’s baby.

Trina: Huh. That sounds… sketchy at best. And I don’t want to even think about what “worst” is.

Spencer: You don’t trust Ava?

Trina: I do, but I also have no illusions about Ava.  Are you sure you want to use what’s on that video?

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Carolyn: It was nice meeting you, Esme. I wish you nothing but the best.

Esme: Thank you…?

Nikolas: I’ll be right back.

Carolyn: [ Whispering ] What is wrong with you?

Nikolas: I’m not sure what you mean.

Carolyn: You never mentioned that woman was pregnant!

Nikolas: Does it matter?

Carolyn: [ Scoffs ] You’re asking me to influence and exploit someone carrying your own grandchild?

Nikolas: That baby is not my grandchild.

Carolyn: Then why did she s– you know what? I don’t care. You know this is plain unethical. You know it.

Nikolas: And you’ve never done anything unethical, have you? Why don’t we call your daughter and ask her?

Carolyn: [ Sighs ] God help you.

Nikolas: If only.

Carolyn: [ Exhales deeply ]

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Curtis: You and Carly are good friends.

Drew: We are.

Curtis: And she never let on about Nina and Willow?

Drew: I wish she had. Then Nina would have known a lot sooner that she was Willow’s mom.

Curtis: What about your search for Willow’s birth parents? Wasn’t Carly helping you with that?

Drew: Yeah, I thought so, too. Turns out that she was impeding the progress so the truth wouldn’t come to light.

Curtis: Wow.

Drew: Yeah. Wow.

Curtis: Drew, tell me you didn’t let that go.

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Stella: How long have you known?

Jordan: I don’t know anything for sure.

Stella: But you suspect!

Jordan: Yes.

Stella: Curtis and Portia’s affair… would line up with how old Trina is.

Jordan: Stella —

Stella: Why didn’t Curtis tell me?! He doesn’t know. Oh, my god. He doesn’t know.

Jordan: None of us do. Not even Trina.

Stella: Have you and Portia discussed this?

Jordan: I urged her to tell Curtis it was a possibility. Warned her that a marriage with secrets was doomed to fail, just like mine did.

Stella: Well — well, maybe she mentioned it. Maybe she — she listened to you… and she talked to him after all.

Jordan: You know your nephew, Stella. Do you really think Curtis could go through with the wedding if he knew Portia had kept that from him?

Stella: No, no, he — he would need time to work through this, and even that wouldn’t suffice.  So — so what now?

Jordan: What?

Stella: Well, what are you going to do about it? I mean, you’ve been quite the detective, gathering the evidence. Now what? Are you going to tell Curtis?

Jordan: It’s not my business to tell.

Stella: Okay, well, if you won’t tell him, I will.

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Trina: You came such a long way since you came back to Port Charles after you pulled all that crap.

Spencer: Fun times.

Trina: So if you’re serious about getting custody of your sister or brother —

Spencer: I am.

Trina: Then shouldn’t you go about it the right way?

Spencer: In an ideal world, yes. But the “right way” isn’t guaranteed to work.

Trina: [ Sighs ] You know, I’ve — I’ve been telling people you’ve changed.

Spencer: I have changed. And I’m not saying that I’m going to use whatever is in this video for sure, but I am saying that I need to look at it in order to know.  Trina, I could have lied to you, but I told you because I trust you.

Trina: I appreciate that. I really do. But what if I’m not on board with you fighting dirty?

Spencer: Even if it means saving my little sibling, Trina?

Trina: Who is going to save you?

Spencer: I thought that was your job.

Trina: [ Scoffs ]

Spencer: Trina, for once, this isn’t about me. This is about protecting an innocent life. And I’m going to do whatever I have to do, starting with watching that video.

Trina: [ Breathes deeply ] Fine. But you’re not watching it alone.

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Drew: I am not okay with what Carly did, and she is well aware of that. Now, I got to take a look at the fit here. [ Laughs ] See [Laughs] How good everything looks. Come on, now.

Curtis: I would say this is tailored to your specifications.

Drew: Don’t I look good? So, does the wedding feel real?

Curtis: Oh, brother, it is feeling realer by the day. I’m just counting the minutes. And I got to say, I am jazzed to have you standing by my side.

Drew: It’s a privilege, alright? I will always stand by you — just the way that you have stood by me.

Curtis: The way I will always stand by Nina.

Drew: And we’re back.

Curtis: [ Laughs ] Drew, I just — I don’t appreciate what Carly did to Nina or to you.

Drew: Well, okay, so for what it’s worth, Carly does truly regret lying to me.

Curtis: Mm-hmm. But not to Nina. Look, Drew, I-I-I don’t know. Carly’s going to do what Carly’s going to do, but I’m just really glad the two of y’all never got together. [ Sighs ]

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Jordan: Stella, now, hold on.

Stella: You are not talking me out of this.

Jordan: Just stop and think. What will you accomplish by telling Curtis something that will blow up his life?

Stella: I will be giving him the courtesy of the truth.

Jordan: No, you’ll be sharing an unproven theory. Listen, I’m with you, okay? I think Curtis has a right to know. But don’t you think he should hear it from Portia, his fiancée, the possible — possible — mother of his child? And not for nothing — don’t forget you have a history of meddling.

Stella: I meddle out of love.

Jordan: I know that. But Curtis could perceive it differently, especially if it turns out we’re wrong.

Stella: Well, then, let’s find out.

Jordan: What, if we’re wrong?

Stella: Yes, before Curtis walks down that aisle.

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Spencer: [ Sighs ]

[ Both sigh ]

Trina: Are you sure?

Spencer: Last chance to bail.

Trina: We’re in this together.

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Nikolas: “I, Nikolas Cassadine, of sound mind and body, do hereby acknowledge and confess that I, and I alone, am responsible for the disappearance of Esme Prince.”

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Esme: Is Dr. Webber upset, Mr. Cassadine?

Nikolas: Not at all. And please — call me Nikolas.

Esme: [ Sighs ] I thought I said something wrong or —

Nikolas: Nothing you said was wrong. But one part did confuse me. What gave you the impression that Spencer is the father of your baby?

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Dr. Navarro: As we discussed, it was a very simple process to collect the cord blood. Only took about 10 minutes.

Willow: Is Michael with the baby?

Dr. Navarro: Michael’s with your daughter in the NICU.

Willow: We have to keep an eye on Jonah.

Dr. Navarro: I thought you hadn’t picked out a name yet.

Willow: [ Softly ] He can’t slip away again.

Dr. Navarro: Willow, what’s today’s date?

Willow: It’s the fourth of July.

Dr. Adler: BP’s dropping.

[ Monitor beeping slowly ]

Willow: She’s hemorrhaging. Give her oxytocin bolus and methergine I.M. Call a code OB. Willow, I need you to keep talking to me. Willow! Willow!

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Drew: Well, that’s a bold statement.

Curtis: You don’t agree?

Drew: That it’s a good thing Carly and I never got together?

Curtis: Yeah, man, lies are hard to get past.

Drew: Oh, this coming from a guy who said he’d never forgive his father, and now look at the two of you.

Curtis: Fair point.

Drew: I hear a “but” coming. So you might as well just go ahead and say it.

Curtis: But it was from Marshall, my dad, okay? That was family, okay? His lies were to protect me.

Drew: Well, in Carly’s mind, she was protecting her family.

Curtis: At the expense of someone else’s. If you want to be friends with Carly, look, that’s all you, okay? But if someone had kept a life-altering secret like that from me? I just — there’s no getting past that.

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Jordan: The only way to be sure is a DNA test. And we can’t do that without Curtis and Trina’s consent.

Stella: What, are you telling me that my hands are tied, and that’s it?

Jordan: [ Scoffs ] I’m saying it’s not our place.

Stella: Well, I don’t accept that. What am I supposed to do? Officiate Curtis and Portia’s wedding like everything is fine and dandy?

Jordan: Yes, because that’s what they asked you to do.

Stella: Well, that’s insane. I will not stand by and watch the woman who’s lying to my nephew’s face walk down the aisle and marry him. No way, no how!

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Nikolas: “…Any chance I had of reconciling with Spencer was ruined. In effect, Esme destroyed my life. When she attacked 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 I love the pain I’ve caused them. This I solemnly swear.”

[ Cellphone beeps ]

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Esme: Spencer came to see me at the hospital, and he said that he might be the baby’s father.

Nikolas: I’m sorry, Esme. I’m not sure why Spencer told you that. He’s not the father.

Esme: [ Sighs ] I was really hoping that I’d found my baby’s family.

Nikolas: You have. That baby is more loved and wanted than you can imagine.

Esme: And how do you know that?

Nikolas: Because it’s mine.

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Carolyn:  You need some rest. Lizzie, you look exhausted.

Elizabeth: [ Sighs ] It’s Elizabeth, Mom, not Lizzie. What can I do for you?

Carolyn:  Nothing. My hope is to do something for you.

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Ava: Oh, hey, Doc. You know, I made an appointment with that plastic surgeon you recommended. And so, pretty soon, this scar from the stabbing will be a thing of the past.

Austin: That’d be great.

Ava: Yeah.

Austin: Listen, I’m — I’m really sorry that you walked in on that scene in my office. I — I — I’d like to apologize for that.

Ava: No, no, no, no. If there’s anybody who understands complicated family dynamics, you’re looking at her.

Austin: Yeah. Would that all scars were so easily fixed.

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Ava: Yeah, right on.

Austin: Excuse me. This is an emergency.

Ava: Yeah, well, I-I certainly hope whoever it is, is — is okay, so…

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[ Monitor beeping, baby fusses ]

Michael: You have no idea [Sighs] how loved you are. But you will.

Josslyn: That’s a promise. Is this my niece?

Michael: Yeah, that’s her, in all her glory.

Josslyn: [ Gasps ] Oh! Michael, congratulations.

Michael: Thank you.

Josslyn: So the surgery went okay?

Michael: Yeah, everything went great.

Josslyn: Oh, thank goodness. And now she’s here.

[ Both chuckle ]

Josslyn: You know, I’m biased, but I cannot handle how beautiful she is.

Michael: Yeah, right? Yeah, just like her mother.

---

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Monitor beeping slowly ]

Dr. Navarro: Hand me the clamp. Stay with me, Willow. Suture scissors and retractor.

Woman: Got it.

[ Monitor alarm blaring ]

Dr. Navarro: She’s going into v-tach. We need to defibrillate.

[ Monitor alarm blaring ]

Dr. Navarro: Charge to 200.

[ Paddles whine ]

Dr. Navarro: Clear!

[ Thump ]

[ Alarm continues ]

Dr. Navarro: Charge again. Resume compression. Get ready 1 milligram epi.

Harmony: Don’t be afraid, Willow. You’re not alone.

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Elizabeth (to Carolyn): What exactly did he tell you?

Trina (to Spencer): Why not go straight to the cops?

Esme: Should we really trust him?

Portia (to Stella): If you had to do it all over again, would you make the same choice?

Curtis (to Jordan): If it’s not about the wedding, then what’s wrong?

Austin: What happened?

Michael (to baby): I’m your daddy.

Sonny (on phone): The doctors are looking for Michael.

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Marshall: Trina, you think it’s a good idea to attend this memorial with the attacker still out there?

Trina: Thanks for the concern, but I — I —

[ Doorbell rings ]

Curtis: I’ll get that. [ Exhales deeply ] Aunt Stella! When did you get back in town?!

Stella: Hugs first. Answers second. [ Laughs ] Ohh!

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Portia: I was just making sure that you got the final guest list and the dinner orders? Oh, great. Great. Can you send it to the venue? Okay.  Thank you so much. And I will talk to you soon. [ Chuckles ] Okay. Bye.

Terry:  You’re in the homestretch. Your wedding day will be here before you know it.

Portia:  [ Sighs ] If I can get everything done on time.

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Valentin: So? Anything off?

Anna: Oh, it was, uh — thank you. It was a delivery next door, and the driver lingered a bit. You know?

Valentin: Come on, darling. You’ve been at this since 2:00 A.M.

Anna: We didn’t get here by lowering our guard.

Felicia: Too early for a little kick?

Anna: Oh. Uh, no. It’s 5:00 P.M. in Paris.

Valentin: Being a fugitive really messes with your sense of time.

Felicia: Oh, you won’t be fugitives for long. We will nail Victor Cassadine. Eventually.

Valentin: In the meantime, the world goes on without us.

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Willow: Just think — by this afternoon, our daughter will be here. I’ll get to see her beautiful face.

Michael: Beautiful just like her mother.  Our family is expanding today. I just — I just know that this stem-cell transplant is going to work.

Willow: Michael…

Michael: E-everything is working out. Our own child’s stem cells can save you, and I cannot be more grateful. I couldn’t face life without you.

Willow: I’m not going anywhere. Not when I’m finally evening the playing field in our house. Two males. Two females.

[ Both laugh ]

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Michael: Oh. [ Muttering ] Oh, Melanie is here to pick up Wiley. I just got to find the nurse that took him to get apple juice. I cannot wait to tell him that his baby sister is being born today.

[ Door closes ]

Willow: Won’t be long now. You have to be strong, sweetie. Mommy’s praying for your health first…and then hers.   Of course, I want it to all work out, but if it doesn’t… …I’m thankful for the chance to see your face.

[ Knock on door ]

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Drew: Carly! What is it? D-did Willow have a setback?

Carly: No. No. It’s just the opposite. Willow — I think she’s gonna be okay.

Drew: Really?

Carly: Really!

Drew: That’s incredible.

Carly: It’s incredible! Incredible!

Drew: We probably shouldn’t have done that.

Carly: Ah. No. No. I know, I know. Seems, um, risky. I don’t think anyone saw us.

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Stella: Cousin Wanda sends her love to all. Ohh! I cut my trip short so I can come back and help with the prep. Come here!

Curtis:  Aunt Stella, you didn’t have to do that.

Stella: Oh, please. It was just a few days. And I-I wanted to help.

Marshall: Well, I hope your cousin wasn’t too disappointed.

Stella: Oh, look, I love London, and I really love spending time with Wanda, but she understood how important this is. And on the subject of weddings, where’s Portia?

Trina:  Oh, she’s at work right now.

Stella: Look at you. Ohh! Just as pretty as can be! How are you doing? I’m sorry to hear about your friend Rory. It’s tragic. What is the world coming to?

Marshall: I don’t know, Stella.

Trina: It was thoughtful of you to send the card. I really appreciate it.

Stella: And what about that awful Esme Prince? [ Scoffs ] I heard she showed up.

Curtis:  Yeah, she’s been remanded to spring ridge until her trial.

Stella: Good. I hope she stays there. On a permanent basis. That way, justice can be served and Trina can finally move on.

Trina: [ Chuckles ]

Stella: But until then… we have a wedding to lift our spirits! And I have a surprise for the bride-to-be.

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Portia: Jordan. You’re here for Britt Westbourne’s memorial?

Jordan: I am. Tj’s attending, and I wanted to be there for him.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Portia: Oh.

Terry:  Your wedding planner again?

Portia: It’s the boutique, checking on my appointment to pick up my wedding dress.

Terry:  That’s so exciting! You’re gonna be beautiful.

[ Device beeping ]

Terry:  Oh. Ahh. That’s me. I have a meeting. I’ll see you at the memorial, Commissioner Ashford.  [ Softly ] Good luck with the dress.

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Sasha: I have to admit — manicures before the memorial seemed a little out there when you made the suggestion, but I’m starting to see the wisdom.

Maxie: On days like today, when the sadness is overwhelming, but I still have to go out and face the world, I found that feeling like I look my best gives me this strange sort of strength to get through it.

Sasha: Really? I can barely muster the energy to comb my hair.

Maxie: Oh, yeah. I totally fall apart afterwards, when I’m alone. But then I have to figure out dinner or read a bedtime story.

Sasha: Right. It’s different with kids. I will always remember the kindness that Britt showed me and Brando when we lost Liam.  I’m so sorry for your loss, Maxie.

Maxie: Thank you. I’m sorry for yours, too. I would totally grab your hands right now, but don’t want to mess up my nails. I still can’t believe that I’m saying goodbye to Britt today.

Sasha: I get that. I feel like all I do is say goodbye to people.

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Anna: Any signs of life from Lucy or Martin?

Felicia: I left coffee and muffins outside their room. I imagine they’re pretty tired.

Anna: [ Chuckles ]

Valentin: Or they died with smiles on their faces.

Anna: I hope that they continue to cooperate because we’re all gonna have to lay low. Despite everything we know and despite everything we’ve been through, we still don’t have enough concrete evidence to nail Victor. We need irrefutable proof. You know, and I, for one, am feeling like I’ve lost my patience, honestly.

Felicia: We need to refocus and regroup, because taking down Victor and getting justice for Luke is the most important thing, right?

Anna: Yeah, of course. I think, uh, not being home for the holidays has kind of affected me more than I realize. I haven’t seen Robin or Emma or Noah for I don’t know how long.

Valentin: Hey. You got messages to them. They know you’re safe.

Felicia: You and Charlotte were just reunited after she was away in Europe for so long. And now you’re on the run. Leaving her again must be really hard on you.

Valentin: It’s not as hard as her thinking that I’m dead.

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Michael: What are you doing here?

Willow: I was just about to tell him to… Dr. Randolph says there may be another way to treat my leukemia. I’m about to have a C-section. Our baby’s being born today.

Sonny: Is that safe?

Willow: She’ll be premature. But she’s developed enough to withstand it.

Michael: And, uh, yeah, once the baby’s born, the doctors will take the stem cells from the umbilical cord and the placenta to treat Willow’s leukemia.

Willow: That is, after more rounds of chemo.

Michael: It’s the answer we’ve been waiting for.

Sonny: Well, I’m gonna pray for both of you. I mean, I’m gonna pray for all three of you. And I can’t wait to see… my granddaughter.  I’m sure Nina’s gonna be overwhelmed, you know? Unless, uh, we’re not welcome to see our grandchild?

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Drew: I hope you know that this drives me crazy. I can’t wait to show you how I feel about you out in public.

Carly: I know. I know. This will be over soon. But right now we have to practice restraint. Right?

Drew: Hmm. Easier said than done.

Carly: Come on. [ Chuckles ]

Nina: My… aren’t you two cozy?

---

Drew: Nina! I didn’t know you were here.

Nina: I just arrived to see my daughter because I lost so much time with her.

Drew: Ohh. I just got here myself. We must have just missed each other in the elevator.

Nina: Yes. I’d imagine you were in a rush to see Carly.

Drew: And Michael and Willow. You know, the family needs support right now.

Nina: You know, I have to say, Drew, I’m really surprised on how quickly you forgave Carly after she lied to you. But I should expect it because no matter how much damage Carly does, people still flock to her side.

Carly: You really want to compare damage, Nina? Or the people who forgive you no matter what?

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Anna:  Charlotte isn’t going to grieve you. Alright? Laura will explain everything to her. She will understand. Charlotte’s a very smart cookie.

Valentin:  I know. She’s remarkable. She’ll read between the lines. She knew I was planning her escape from boarding school without having to be told. And if Victor thinks that we’re dead underground in Paris, then we need to capitalize on that. So if I have to stay away from Charlotte to keep her safe, then I’ll manage.

Felicia: I’ll be back shortly. I have a quick errand to run.

Anna:  No. Where are you going?

Felicia: To the pharmacy. My allergies are acting up.

Anna:  Uh-huh… hm.

[ Door closes ]

Valentin:  I don’t believe her. Do you believe her?

Anna:  She doesn’t have allergies.

Valentin:  Was Felicia giving us a little alone time?

Anna: I don’t know.

Valentin:  Because if she was… thank you, Felicia.

---

Maxie: Days like these are really hard. I know they bring to mind Nathan for me… and probably Brando and Liam for you.

Sasha: I think about them every day. And then we lost Lucy. Now there’s Britt.

Maxie: Wait. We don’t know that Lucy is gone yet. I’m keeping hope alive.

Sasha: It’s been so long, and she still hasn’t turned up.

Maxie: She hasn’t turned up dead yet, either. We have to stay positive. That’s the Lucy Coe way, right? I mean, what if — what if we had a defeatist attitude when the deception stock was tanking? We turned things around by remaining positive.

Sasha: True. It’s a good thing that we did not give up.

Maxie: Right. We kept the faith. Because our company is resilient.

Sasha: We are resilient. And, damn it, Lucy Coe is resilient, too.

---

Curtis:  Aunt Stella, what are you up to?

Stella:  Nothing! I just want to take Trina and Portia to lunch.

Trina:  Oh, well, Mom’s picking up her dress from the bridal boutique today.

Stella:  [ Gasps ] Even better! We could have lunch and all go to the boutique together!

Trina:  I’m sorry. I can’t go. Dr. Westbourne’s memorial service is this afternoon.

Stella:  Oh, dear. I didn’t realize. Such a tragedy.

Trina:  I’m sorry if I’m ruining your plans.

Stella:  No, no, baby. It’s okay. It’s okay. I understand.

Trina:  I hadn’t planned on going, but a friend needs me.

Stella:  I can’t argue with that. You’re a good friend, Trina.

Trina:  Okay. I should probably get going to G.H.

Stella:  Oh, wait a minute! I can take you! And then I’ll pick up Portia while I’m there.

Trina:  Oh, really?! That would be great! Thank you. Oh, wait. I forgot that my phone is still charging upstairs.

Stella:  Okay. Go ahead. Okay. Well, how are you doing, Marshall?

Marshall: Terrific. How are you?

Stella:  I’m so looking forward to this wedding. I got my officiant’s license and speech all prepared. How’s the music coming for the reception? What’s going on?

Curtis: Uh, it’s a work in progress.

Stella:  Okay. “A work in progress.” What’s the hold-up, Marshall?

Curtis: Well, you know, Aunt Stella, these things take time. H-have you talked to TJ? Does he know you’re in town?

Stella:  Oh, I just talked to him last week. He was on his way into surgery, and he was so excited about it! [ Laughs ]

---

Jordan: How’s Trina holding up?

Portia: She’s doing as well as she can be.

Jordan: Having a wedding to concentrate on must be a welcome distraction.

Portia: I suppose. Well, it was so nice catching up with you. If you’ll excuse me.

Jordan: Actually… I need to speak with you about a sensitive subject.

Portia: Okay.

Jordan: I had an intense conversation with Taggert earlier.

Portia: About what?

Jordan: You and Curtis. And Trina.

---

Nina: You try and judge me?  Carly, you know what? You can pretend that I don’t exist, but I’m telling you this — I promise you this. I’m not going anywhere!

Sonny: Is there a problem?

Carly:  Really?

Drew:  No, no. There’s no problem. We’re leaving. We are leaving.

Nina:  [ Sighs ]

Sonny: You okay?

Nina:  I hate your ex.

Sonny: You want some good news?

Nina:  Hmm.

Sonny: There may be a way to save Willow’s life.

Nina:  [ Exhales sharply ]

---

Drew: Hey, hey. Do you think Nina caught on to what’s going on between us?

---

Sasha: At least Deception stock is thriving now, so when Lucy comes back, we’ll be solvent.

Maxie: Because we were able to think on our feet.

Sasha: Surprisingly, we have Gladys to thank, as well. If she hadn’t signed off on the plan, the stock would still be tanking.

Maxie: Can I ask — is it — is it weird for you that Gladys gets to make all of your financial decisions?

Sasha: Heh. I think her heart is in the right place. But it has definitely taken some getting used to. Gladys can be persistent about what she wants.

Maxie: Like what? Oh, you don’t — you don’t have to tell me. It’s okay to say that I need to mind my own business.

Sasha: No, it’s — it’s okay. Um, I think, of all people, you would understand. Gladys wants to sell Brando’s garage.

Maxie: Oh.

Sasha: We’ve already turned down one offer. But she got another one recently, and she’s been hounding me about it. She really wants my blessing to sell it, but I got the distinct impression that she’s gonna go through with it, whether I like it or not.

---

Portia: Why is Taggert talking to you about Trina?

Jordan: It’s not about that.

Portia: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Jordan: Taggert was concerned about the security at your wedding. He’s worried the killer may consider it an opportune time to strike. And Trina will be there, as well as everyone closest to her.

Portia: I’ve already talked to Marcus about all of this, so I don’t know why he’s going behind my back and talking to you. All of a sudden, he’s gonna second-guess me about our daughter. Oh, oh, I see. There it is. There’s the judgment. I was looking for that.

Jordan: I’m not judging you.

Portia: Whatever decisions I make with my life are my business. I have made that perfectly clear to you, Jordan.

Jordan: I know that. [ Chuckles ] But I have to say, you seem very stressed out by these decisions. It might do you some good to unburden herself.

Portia: So you can have Curtis all to yourself?

---

Trina:  It’s so nice of you to arrange this surprise for my mom. It’ll mean the world to her.

Stella:  [ Chuckles ] Your mom is part of the family now, and so are you.

Trina:  It’s so nice of you to feel the way you do about us. I mean, I know that family’s, like, the most important thing to you in the world. I mean, you fly out to Europe multiple times a year just to see a cousin that you just met.

Stella:  Yeah, that’s ’cause Wanda and I are two peas in a pod, even though we just found out about each other in recent years. And I am so thankful we did.

Trina:  You found each other on a genealogy site, right?

Stella:  Yeah, that’s right.

Trina:  [ Sighs ] It makes me wish I followed up on my match.

Stella:  You had a match?

Trina:  Yeah. Back in high school, I took a test, and I found out that I have a-a relative right here in Port Charles. But then I got freaked out because I didn’t want to meet random people, and then I deleted my account.

Stella:  You did?! Yeah, well, maybe one day you’ll feel ready. Everybody’s doing it. Even Jordan was contemplating finding more family members before I left. And — and I gave her the name of my site. I wonder if she used it. Hmm.

Trina:  Huh. I don’t know, but she seems to be thinking about it. I remember she asked me about it at my celebration party after my charges got dropped.

Stella:  And you say you took your test when?

Trina:  Senior year. You ready to go?

Stella:  Yeah…

---

Nina: So you’re saying that my daughter could be saved by my grandchild? It’s — that’s a miracle!

Sonny: Well, I hope so. You know?

Nina: W-what are you saying?

Sonny: Willow’s putting on a brave face, but she — she seems anxious.

Nina: Yeah.

Sonny: Yeah.

Nina: She’s having a C-section, which is a major surgery. I mean, it’s routine, but it’s still risky, and I would imagine more so if you have leukemia.

Sonny: Right, and I just think she’s — you know, she’s nervous, but she’s acting like she’s not for — you know, for Michael.

Nina: I see.

Sonny: Yeah. There may be something that I can do for my daughter after all.

---

Anna: Mmm.

[ Five knocks on door ]

Valentin: No one knows we’re here.

Anna: No. Wait. That’s Felicia’s knock. Felicia?

Felicia: Anna, open up. It’s cold out here!

Anna: Okay. Ohh. Did you get everything you needed?

Felicia: You know that I don’t have allergies.

Anna: I know you don’t have allergies.

Felicia: But I do have a surprise.

Charlotte: Papa!

Valentin: Ma petit!

---

Drew: Nina could have seen us. Or at least heard us. She was right there!

Carly: She doesn’t know anything. Okay? Nina has no self-control.

Drew: What’s that supposed to mean?

Carly: If Nina had seen or heard anything, she would’ve made a huge deal out of it. You saw how nasty she got when she realized that you had forgiven me. Seriously, if — if Nina knows anything, there’s no way she could stop herself from making a comment.

Drew: What about Sonny? Sonny does know about us. Would he tell her?

Carly: No. No way. No way. Sonny knows the stakes. Okay? He might be mad at me, but he knows we have to be discreet.

Drew: I’m just saying if Ned or one of his allies reports us to the SEC for insider trading, knowing that we’re in a relationship, that gives them a very good case.

Carly: Okay. As long as we stop ourselves from any more spontaneous displays of affection… we’re okay.

---

Michael: Our loving and giving son, Wiley, decided that he wanted his little sister to have this when she comes out.

[ Both laugh ]

Michael: Uh, now is not a good time, Nina.

Nina: I promise I won’t jeopardize her health in any way. I-I was just hoping that I could talk to you alone. Just for a few minutes.

Willow: It’s okay. I’ll be fine.

Michael: Just a few minutes.

Nina: Yeah. T-that’s all I need.

Michael: I’ll be right back.

Willow: I assume Sonny told you about the C-section?

Nina: Yeah, but that’s not why I’m here. I’m here for you.

Willow: I have plenty of support. Thanks.

Nina: I know. I know. People like Michael and his family, ones that you have to keep up a brave face for… when, really, you’re terrified.

Willow: I wouldn’t say terrified.

Nina: I can, um — I can understand if giving birth like this — it’s fraught for you. And I also understand if you can’t express your true feelings to… people like Michael. But you don’t have to worry about my feelings. You can say your concerns and worries and your fears and your frustrations to me. You just let it rip if you want to. You — totally be honest with me.

---

Michael: What do you want?

Sonny: I just — I just want to be here for my son.

---

Marshall: Coast clear?

Curtis: Yeah. Aunt Stella and Trina left.

Marshall: Ohh. Man, I love your Aunt Stella, but… [ Chuckles ]

Curtis: No, no. You don’t have to explain, Dad. I know at times Auntie can be a bit much.

Marshall: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, Stella already knows Portia wanted me to get those genetic tests done.

Curtis: Portia and I didn’t tell Aunt Stella anything else. She doesn’t know that we asked you to perform at our wedding ceremony; she doesn’t know that we discussed the possibility of genetic counseling. We respect your privacy.

Marshall: Well, Stella’s gonna know soon enough. Son… I went ahead and I got those tests done.

---

Jordan: This isn’t about me and Curtis.

Portia: Don’t patronize me, Jordan! I see what you’ve been doing. I see it! You have been trying to use Trina as a wedge between us ever since you got back.

Jordan: What are you talking about?!

Portia: You are questioning me about this, questioning me about that. And then before that, you interrogate my daughter — without the courtesy of giving me a call? And then you arrest her?

Jordan: You know how a member of law enforcement should not contact the family of a suspect being questioned? What about contacting a family friend?

Curtis: Oh, well, that depends on the suspect and the situation.

Jordan: Suppose the P.O.I. is the daughter of a long-time friend and former partner of said law-enforcement officer.

Curtis: You’re talking about Trina.

[ Bell ringing ]

Jordan: It’s my fault. I am very sorry, Curtis.

Curtis: Help me understand, Jordan. You said you filed those papers.

Jordan: I thought I had.

Jordan: You don’t know the things I’ve done to protect you, Curtis, Trina, and the family you’re building. I don’t have designs on Curtis, and I’m damn sure not holding anything over you to get to him, Portia.

Portia: And yet you keep bringing things up, don’t you?

Jordan: If I was going after him, I promise you — I would have said something to Curtis months ago.

Stella: Said what to Curtis?

---

Curtis: You already got genetic counseling? All the tests and everything?

Marshall: I did it all.

Curtis: And?

Marshall: Well, I haven’t gotten the results back yet, son.

Curtis: Wow. Dad, I-I know how reluctant you were. I know what this means to you. I’m just glad you pushed through a-and did it.

Marshall: Well, I got tired of all the uncertainty.

Curtis: I’m proud of you.

Marshall: You and, uh — you and Portia. You pushed me. You convinced me. I’m just sorry I hadn’t told you sooner.

Curtis: I suppose you didn’t have to tell us at all.

Marshall: Actually, I considered that. But then I realized that I was just falling into my old ways. 40 years, I’ve been afraid of this disease, of this stigma. And it — it just — son, it just became second nature to go it alone.

Curtis: Well, we’ve learned to respect that your business is your business.

Marshall: No, no. I want it to be yours, too, son. Son, I’m tired. I’m tired of running. I’m tired of being afraid. I got a wonderful son. And I got a family who loves me, and I — and I want to share everything with them — the good, the bad. Man, I got loved ones. And I’m ready to let them in.

Curtis: In the words of Aunt Stella… amen to that.

Marshall: Ah.

Curtis: And I am just glad you feel comfortable with us. And, please — please don’t ever feel like you have to keep secrets from me.

Marshall: Well, Portia — she pushed me to get the test. But you, son — you’re the reason I did it.

Curtis: This is great news, pop.

Marshall: But what if it isn’t?

---

Jordan:  I thought you were still in London.

Portia: You weren’t supposed to be here for another few days, Stella.

Stella: Oh, well, I knew you had a million things to do, and I wanted to help. Now…what’s this that Curtis needs to know?

Jordan:  Remember how I misplaced those divorce papers?

Stella: Mercy me. Don’t tell me you two are still married!

Trina: What?!

Jordan:  Uh — no, no. We are officially divorced. There are no obstacles from me that would prevent Curtis and Portia from marrying. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to make a call. It was great seeing you, Stella.

Stella: Uh-huh. That seemed a bit tense.

Portia: Yeah, it — you’re right. You’re right. I just have so many wedding details to deal with. It was just me.

Stella: Which is why I’m here.

Portia: Yes! Yes, yes, yes! And I’m so happy now that the two of you are here.

Trina: And Aunt Stella came to take you to lunch and pick up your dress.

Portia: Oh. Aunt Stella, that’s so sweet. Um, can I just have five minutes? I have a consult with Dr. Randolph.

Stella: Oh, it’s okay. I can entertain myself.

---

Charlotte: I missed you so much, Papa. I even confronted Grandpa Victor, thinking he’d taken you away from me again.

---

Anna:  That was a really kind thing you did.

Felicia: It didn’t seem fair for Charlotte to grieve her father’s pretend death after everything the two of them have been through. Plus, he’s helping us take down Victor.

Anna:  That’s true. I think there’s more to it than that, though.

Felicia: You got me.

Anna:  Yeah.

Felicia: I missed so much of my daughters’ lives, always off on one adventure or another. Yeah. I know that toll.

Anna:  As do I.

Felicia: Seeing how vulnerable Valentin was, missing his daughter… it triggered something in me. But don’t tell him I said that. I need him to live in fear of me in case he hurts you.

Anna:  Oh, that’s sweet. Your secret’s safe with me.

Felicia: Okay.

---

Valentin: You confronted Grandpa?

Charlotte: I ran into him and couldn’t help myself.

Valentin: Oh, Charlotte. You are so strong, and you are so outspoken. And I’m so grateful that you want to take care of me. But I need you to promise me something. Don’t ever do that again. Just know I will always come back for you.

Charlotte: Promise?

Valentin: Yeah. Yeah, I promise. It’ll take more than Victor Cassadine to keep us apart.

Charlotte: So you went away because Anna needed help?

Valentin: Yeah. Yeah, that’s right.

Charlotte: She must be pretty special to you.

Valentin: She is. But she’s not as special as you.

---

Maxie: On one hand, I understand how selling Brando’s garage could be… really upsetting. Probably feels like another goodbye. And with Gladys more or less calling the shots, I would hate how powerless that would make me feel. On the other hand, the garage is just sitting there empty.

Sasha: I know that, logically. But it’s really hard for me to let it go. Right after Brando died, I used to just… go there a-and sit. Hoping to feel his presence. Selling it would feel like I’m — I’m giving up a part of Brando. I’m so sorry, Maxie. I’m — I’m making this about me when we’re mourning your sister-in-law.

Maxie: No, no, no. There is no monopoly on grief. No right or wrong time for it. I lost it and cried when I found Nathan’s favorite can of soup. You’re allowed your own moments.

Sasha: How do you do it, Maxie? You have suffered almost as much loss as I have over the years. And you’re not just surviving, you’re thriving. How did you learn to keep going? Not just give up on life?

---

Willow: You have a point. The last thing I want is to bring down Michael’s spirits.

Nina: Yeah. You don’t have to keep up a brave front for me. You can tell me anything you want.

Willow: But I can’t, though. This is all so new — us. And with our relationship being what it is, I — I need my boundaries. If I give in, the — the lines get blurry, and I — I just — I can’t, um — I can’t take that right now. I appreciate your effort, but I-I just — I can’t.

[ Knock on door ]

Terry:  Forgive the interruption. Willow, I was able to move you up and get you into the O.R. right now. Time to prep you for your C-section. Uh, you’ll have to go.

Nina: Huh. Yeah.

Willow: Yes?

Nina: Good luck, Willow.

---

Sonny: You’re dealing with a lot. How you doing?

Michael: Um, you don’t have to worry about me.

Sonny: Well, you’re still my son, and I’ll always be here for you. If you need anything, you know I’m here for you.

Nina: Michael. Michael. Dr. Randolph just went into Willow’s room.

Michael: Excuse me.

Sonny: How’d it go with Willow?

Nina: She doesn’t want to have anything to do with me.

Sonny: Aren’t you supposed to be at Britt’s memorial?

Nina: Yeah. Uh, yeah. But I-I can be late. I-I want to stay here until she goes to surgery. They’re prepping Willow right now for her C-section.

Sonny: Alright.

Nina: You know, Sonny, it looks like Drew has already forgiven Carly for lying to him for months about Willow being my daughter.

Sonny: He’s that kind of guy.

Nina: When did you all of a sudden become Drew’s best friend?

Sonny: I’m not his best friend. You can’t let Carly get in your head. We have to focus on Willow. That’s it.

Nina: Willow…

Sonny: Forget them.

Nina: …Doesn’t want anything to do with me. You know why? Because she lied. If she would have told me the truth, I wouldn’t have fought with Willow all these months!

Sonny: We are in this situation because of revenge. You don’t want to go down that road. Fighting does not help anyone.

Nina: Well, sometimes wars… are unavoidable.

---

Sonny: What are you planning?

Nina: Nothing. Nothing. I am agreeing with you, Sonny. Right now we need to focus on helping Michael and Willow.

---

Carly: Hey. Is she delivering already?

Michael: They moved the surgery up.

Carly: Oh.

Terry:  Willow, you’re in good hands. I’ll be monitoring everything. And I’ll see you in recovery after your baby’s born!

Carly: Oh. Hey. I love you. And everything’s gonna be fine. And I can’t wait to meet your little girl, okay?

Drew: Godspeed, Willow. We’re gonna be right here waiting for both of you, okay? Alright. You got this.

---

Valentin: Thank you. For bringing Charlotte to me. Means more than you’ll ever know.

Felicia:  You’re welcome.

---

Anna: I’m really sorry your — your father hasn’t been here with you these past few months.

Charlotte: You don’t owe me an apology. Actually, I owe you. You took care of my papa and brought him home to me. So thank you.

---

Maxie: Over time, you’ll learn that you don’t need to hold on to the physical things or personal mementos that remind you of your loved ones. You’ll accept that you don’t need them to hold on to your memories. Ultimately, they’re just things. And your love can never be sold or torn down, whatever. Your memories of your loved ones — they’re gonna stay with you forever. They’re still wet.

Sasha: [ Chuckles ]

---

Curtis: Pop, if it’s bad news, we’ll get through it together.

Marshall: Look, I’m not sure I’m gonna get the results back in time for your wedding.

Curtis: Okay. So?

Marshall: Well, then I’m not gonna be able to perform, I don’t think, if I don’t get these results back.

Curtis: Don’t even worry about that.

Marshall: Son, I could not bear if my illness overshadowed your big day.

Curtis: Trust me. It’s not a thing. Okay? I’m not mad that you can’t perform at the ceremony, and I don’t want you to be, either. The only thing that matters to me is that I have my father — my father — at my wedding. And, sir, that is the greatest gift of all.

Marshall: Alright. Alright.

---

Stella: I’m not gonna beat around the bush. You and I have been through too much together, and we know that we can trust and rely on each other. Am I right?

Jordan: Yes. What’s on your mind?

Stella: Trina told me about a genealogy test that she took in school, around about the same time I took mine. But something feels… off about it.

Jordan: Oh?

Stella: Yeah. She also said that you spoke to her about the genealogy test, and I wonder if that’s because you think there’s something suspicious about it, too.

---

On the next “General Hospital” —

Stella (to Jordan): Of course, you knew me well enough not to play me for a fool.

Curtis (to Drew): Tell me you didn’t let that go.

Ava (to Spencer): What if I could increase your chances exponentially?

Jordan (to Josslyn): You must have truly felt like there was no other option.

Austin: Mind if I join you in the OR?

Esme: You can help me regain my memory.

Nurse (to Willow): Ready to meet your daughter?

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why are you smiling? Did you know that when you sleep, your nose wrinkles just a little bit? It does not. No, it does. It does. It does. I like it. You’re being ridiculous. Yeah, maybe. Ridiculously happy. Good morning. Yeah, it is. Give me the latest. Have they determined the cause of the flooding? Pierre: A water main

underneath the building burst.

[ Sighs ] Well, I am perfectly aware the pipes are old, but it is inconceivable they should just happen to burst on the very night that valentin and anna come to retrieve my guest. Have they found my son?

Not yet, or ms. Devane or ms. Coe,

for that matter. You do realize that’s not the answer I was looking for? What’s the holdup? A section of the adjoining catacombs collapsed. The area is too unstable. I couldn’t care less how dangerous it is. I want a team down there right now looking for my son.

[ Button clicks ]

[ Sighs ]

I hope I wasn’t too much of a disappointment. I was wondering if you would like to join me for dinner. You actually were very, very good, and I was actually very impressed. But what about that belly and your beard? What about them? Mmm. You ready for another round?

[ Laughs ] Oop. My dear, sweet lucy, where are you?

[ Elevator bell dings ] You have been ignoring my calls, which I do not appreciate. What the hell — tell them I’ll pay triple the rate. Because my son might be trapped in those catacombs. He could be injured. Just find him. Alexis. Victor. Everything okay? Oh, just wonderful. Are you having breakfast with your daughters here? I’d love to see them. You never give up, do you? Well, family is worth every effort. Ah. Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I’m here to see the mayor, not my children. Oh, well, that’s a pity. Will you excuse me? So, how’s everything going with nikolas? Oh, I assume you’re referring to my utter and total disappointment in my nephew? Fathering esme’s child is just… so unseemly? Yes. So I guess things are a little tense at wyndemere? Oh, they would be, but I’ve taken a suite here at the metro court. Not that that has anything to do with a conflict with nikolas. Oh, but why? Oh, I’d have thought my nephew would have told you. He’s handed spoon island over to ava as part of the divorce settlement. Oh, I completely forgot. Britt’s memorial is today, isn’t it? At general hospital? Yeah. We’re honoring her work as co-chief of staff. You know, I think she would really like it. Practicing medicine was really important to her. It showed. How are you holding up? I’m fine. You know, my job right now is to be strong for aunt liesl, and that’s what I’m going to do. I was referring to the willow situation. We haven’t had a chance to talk about that yet. I still can’t believe it. Willow is your daughter? A fact I would never know if that bitch carly had gotten her way.

[ Monitors beeping ] Hey. Morning. Is it morning? It’s always so hard to tell in here. Did you get any sleep? Uh, yeah, a few hours.

[ Inhales sharply ] Oh, I’m sorry. Did I hurt you? No, no, no. I don’t mind the pain. Just promise you won’t let go. I promise. When a cold comes on strong, knock it out with vicks dayquil severe. Just one dose starts to relieve 9 of your worst cold and flu symptoms. To help take you from 9 to none. Power through with vicks dayquil severe. What carly did was unconscionable. First it was nelle, now it’s willow. Mm, to be fair, though, carly didn’t know nelle was your daughter until after she had died. And that makes it okay? No, of course not, and I’m not defending her. Well, I should hope not, ava. Because there is no defense. Of course, saint carly will be forgiven because she was protecting willow from evil me, who no one would ever want as a mother. And now that I’m not a bone marrow match, there’s no foul, no harm. Nina — what? We know that that is what carly is going to say, ava. And everyone, people will buy it. You just wait and see, okay? But I’m going to tell you this. I don’t care if the whole world forgives carly. I’m not, ever. And I am not going to rest until that woman pays for what she did to me. It is so incredible being alone with you. Do you have any idea how hard it is to pretend that we’re just friends? Really? ‘Cause I thought it was easy. Oh, do you, now? Yeah, yeah. I mean, like, I would see you across the room and I would say, “oh, yeah, there’s drew. Whatever.” Okay, that’s how it is, huh?

[ Laughs ] Alright. You know I’m kidding. God. When I would see you across the room when we were at the quartermaines’ for christmas, you have no idea how bad I wanted to come across the room and just kiss you. Yeah? Yeah. Well, if you’re feeling the urge. Thank you… for sticking with me. You had every reason to bail. I’m just really glad you didn’T. I am, too. Any regrets? Except the fact that we can’t go public? Oh, gosh. No. It’s so frustrating, because the aurora-elq merger didn’t even happen, so I don’t know why there’s an issue with insider trading. Yeah. Well, I mean, that helps on some level, I guess, but somebody could still report it to the sec, and if that happens, then…

[ Sighs ] Yeah. Can we talk about something else? Yeah, please. You start. Okay. I love waking up with you. I love waking up with you. Anything else you like doing with me? Mm, I can think of a few things. Yeah? Tell me more. I’d rather show you. How are we doing in here? Willow’s in some pain. Is there any way we can up her meds? Michael, no. I don’t want that. You’re uncomfortable. If I have more, I’ll just want to sleep, and I refuse to waste… we’re — we’re ready to discuss treatment now that we know that nina isn’t a viable bone marrow match. The donor registry could still come through. Right, but we can’t count on that, though. I wouldn’t advise it. So what now? There is another option. Please, let’s hear it. As you know, when bone marrow is taken from a donor, stem cells are harvested, and your body can use those healthy stem cells to fight leukemia. But bone marrow isn’t the only source. You can also find stem cells in cord blood from the umbilical cord and placenta. If you’re talking about taking something away from the baby to help me, the answer is no. Willow, willow, if there is an option that can save both you and our daughter, please just hear the doctor out. I find it hard to believe that nikolas would give up wyndemere. Oh, I don’t know. Perhaps he felt he owed it to ava after sleeping with his son’s ex-girlfriend. Well, when you put it that way. It still seems really out of character for my nephew. I hope you’re happy. I don’t know, am I? You’ve gone too far this time. Too far! I’m sorry. What on earth are you talking about? I was just contacted by the paris authorities. Valentin is dead.

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What did you just say? Valentin is dead? Laura: I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. A portion of the paris catacombs collapsed last night. Oh, my god. How? Why? I guess they flooded when a water main broke. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but they have already recovered three bodies. Oh. Oh, my god. And one of them has been identified as valentin.

[ Exhales deeply ] What about — what about anna? Wasn’t she with him? Martin told me that he saw them leave ireland together, yes. So is one of the other bodies…? A woman, but not identified yet. I–I can’t believe — I can’t believe valentin is gone. I know. It’s horrible. It’s just horrible. All we can think about is charlotte. She’s going to be so completely devastated. Oh, my god, and robin… well, we don’t know about that yet. We don’t have confirmation on that. As bleak as it may look, there is still the possibility that anna survived somehow. Enough. Is the blindfold really necessary? Clearly, I’m cooperating. I think it’s best for all of us, you included, if you don’t know where we are. Well, mission accomplished.

[ Knocks rhythmically ] Okay. Come in. Come on. Come on. Get over here! It’s so good to see you safe. And breathing. Yes, well, there’s that. Good to see you, love. Thank you. Hello, can I please take this thing off? I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. Marty, marty, marty, marty! Lucy! Oh, marty! Lucy! Oh! Oh! Oh, are you a sight for weary eyes or what? Okay, take it all in. Take it all in. And then kiss me this instant. If you insist. At last, this nightmare is over. Not quite. There’s still the small matter of my death. I want to stay right here forever. Is that too much to ask?

[ Chuckles ] I got to admit, hiding out sounds pretty damn perfect right now. Oh, yes. I don’t want to go back to the real world. You know? Where willow has cancer and wiley might lose his mom and michael — oh, michael. Michael. I promised michael that I would bring wiley to visit willow. I can’t believe he hasn’t texted me. Michael asked you to bring wiley? That’s promising that things are going to be okay between you two. Yeah. Yeah. I’m lucky michael has a big heart.

[ Cellphone rings ] Okay, it’s sonny. I think there’s probably news about nina. Hello? No. Are they sure?

[ Sighs ] Okay. Thanks for calling. Oh, my god. Nina’s not a match? No.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry. Oh, my god, willow is so sick. What if they don’t find a donor in time? I mean, I could strangle her for trying to keep my daughter away from me. I mean, who does she think she is? Nina, stop it. No! Ava, are you saying that I don’t have the right to hate her? Of course you do. But carly is not what’s important right now. I’m not gonna let it go. I’m not. I can’T. I can’t let it go. I know. Because it’s easier to be angry with carly than it is to feel the pain and fear of possibly losing another child, isn’t it? Nina, willow is your daughter and she’s sick. She’s very sick. I can’t save her, ava. I can’T. I won’t do anything to jeopardize our baby’s health. I understand. But the baby won’t be affected in any way other than being delivered by c-section a few weeks early. I know. I agreed to have the baby early to prepare for a marrow transplant. But I was never comfortable with it, and I’m still not. I’d prefer that our daughter be born when she’s ready. But I’ve consulted with dr. Navarro, and she’s confirmed that this late in the pregnancy, the risks to your baby are minimal. 99% of babies born at this stage not only survive, but thrive. And after the birth, when the umbilical cord and placenta are no longer serving a purpose, it’s possible to harvest stem cells from the blood. So what is the success rate of this type of transplant? Nothing’s 100%, but it’s the best chance we have. Because the stem cells would be coming from your baby, he only need about half the hla markers to match, which is less than bone marrow stem cells. That’s incredible. In my medical opinion, this is by far your best option. Will you give it a shot?

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Do you know how many times I have imagined this? Not nearly as many as I have. Oh, how I have missed thee. Let you count the ways? I don’t think they have numbers that go that high. Oh, please, you two. Get a room, huh? Mm! Oh, robert. That’s an absolutely brilliant idea. Guess what? We actually have a room. Right this way, mr. Grey. Where you lead, I shall follow.

[ Laughing ] I think it’s sweet. Is there any reason that we needed to bring him here? It was vital. Yeah, otherwise, lucy would have driven us crazy. When you called this morning to say that you brought lucy back, I don’t remember the last time I was so relieved. And you, your life as a fugitive is over. Are we forgetting the fact that the pcpd happens to have a videotape of someone looking a lot like you putting a shot into lucy point blank. Okay, well, lucy’ll just say the shooter wasn’t anna. Charges dropped, right? I don’t know that I’m ready to reveal myself just yet. Not since we have gone to the trouble of trying to convince victor that valentin is dead. Look, any plan that puts him six feet under is fine with me. Yeah, I thought you’d like that. Oh, robert. Just stop. You know, you really need to think about this. There are people other than victor that will be very upset. What, that he’s croaked? Yes. Are you willing to have that on your conscience? Who contacted you, and why did they call you and not me? Laura: Because charlotte is valentin’s next of kin. Oh, poor charlotte. How do they know the body’s valentin? Oh, don’t pretend you care. Of course I care. He’s my son! Who you tried to control by threatening his little girl.

[ Sighs ] Charlotte was never in any danger. Oh, face it. You only value family when it works to your advantage! I need to make some calls. I’m just filled with regret — what we missed out on and what could have been. Will you stop talking in the past tense? Willow is not gone. There is still hope.

I was her hope. And now that I’m not a match — see, I was supposed to be the game changer. My bone marrow was supposed to save her life, and… and then she’d forgive me and she’d love me, and…

[ Voice breaking ] But she doesn’t want to be my daughter, ava. She — she doesn’t want anything to do with me. I’ve been there. I know how much that hurts.

[ Inhales shakily ] I can’t breathe. I just feel like the pain is going through my body with every heartbeat. Now I have to go to the hospital and say goodbye to my cousin when I know my daughter is there fighting for her life, and there’s not a damn thing I can do about it. The very worst part. I won’t survive losing her. I won’T. Oh… so what do you think?

[ Door opens ] Is now a good time? Oh, yeah, of course. Yeah, bring him in. Wiley? I’ll give you some time to consider your options. Okay. Mommy, mommy! Whoa! Incoming. Hi, sweet boy. Wiley, I’ll lift you up. Just remember to be careful, okay? Oh, forget careful. I want the biggest, strongest hug I can get get. I’ve missed you so much. I’ve missed you too.

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I want to know exactlywhat the paris police know, and I mean down to the last detail. This — this is unacceptable. My son was never supposed to be harmed, and I want answers, and I want them immediately! Victor seemed really shaken up. Did he ever?

[ Chuckles ] Well done, madam mayor. You were very convincing. Yeah. This better work. Laura and alexis know the truth. We brought them in on it. But what about charlotte? I mean, you can’t be okay with letting her believe that you’re dead. There’s a plan in place. Laura knows exactly what to say to charlotte. And if everything has gone according to plan, then laura should have broken the news to victor about now. I’m sure that our illustrious mayor is spot on the target and will deliver on schedule.

[ Chuckles ] What? You know, sometimes I just can’t believe it. Little laura on the run from frank smith, holding the cassadines at bay with a machine gun. And here we are, the epitome of law and order. Look who’s talking, mr. District attorney. Yeah. My, how the mighty have fallen. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Lucky, you swear to me you’re alright? Mm-hmm? I’m fine. I’m okay. Victor’s goons, they didn’t hurt you, they didn’t touch you in any way? Mnh-mnh. Don’t I feel alright? You… you… you feel… you feel incredible. Still, still, it had to be awful, being victor’s prisoner. Okay, yeah. I mean, I did spend every minute of every hour of every day praying to get out of there, and I did manage to concoct a few escape plans. That’s my girl. I’ll bet you did. But actually, surprisingly, they treated me physically okay. Well, except for the part where I was chained in the basement. I mean, literally chained. I mean, chain chains. I think it was all part of that plan to get anna and valent– I swear to you, I could just kill that smug son of a bitch. I know. Mm. Okay, to tell you the truth, the worst part? The catacombs! I actually had to swim through the catacombs, and it was disgusting and icky. Okay, deep breath.

[ Breathes deeply ] That is all in the past, and I am back and I’m home safe with you. Yeah.

[ Laughs ] Yes, you are. And I thank god for that. But I’m not kidding — watching you get shot — that — that drone footage… I know. You know, rubber bullets, they are really not that rubbery. It’s not a joke. It’s not funny. But they hurt! That was one of the worst moments of my life. My poor baby. I am so sorry you had to go through all of this. Is it is just me, or does this not feel real? It’s real, and I know just how I can convince you it’s so. Oh, I’ll just bet you do.

[ Laughs ] You evil, evil —

[ Laughs ] Ava: Oh, nina. You have to hold on to hope. Is there any? Course there is. As long as willow is alive, so is the chance to reconcile. Well, if she beats this cancer, the possibilities of that are remote. Look at it this way. Your feelings changed as soon as you learned that willow is your daughter, yes? You immediately saw her in a different light. Yeah, but it wasn’t the case for willow, and she’s made that abundantly clear. Still early days, nina. I tried to remember the first time that I saw willow, and I don’t know if it might have been the park or the classroom when she was just ms. Tait and she was giving charlotte a hard time. I couldn’t stand her. Because you thought she was picking on your kid. Yeah. Turns out that she was my kid, too. It makes sense that we didn’t get along. She’s a lot like me, never running from a fight. Willow’s always been really strong. Now it’s your turn. Don’t let her push you away. What do you suggest that I do? You want me to force myself into her hospital room? That might be going a little bit too far. Ava, you’re a really good friend. No giving up. No giving up. That’s more like it. Cream cheese or butter? Both. You had cream cheese

and butter on your bagel? We cut it in half. Yeah. He had one of each. Oh, now, that’s smart, wiley. That way you don’t have to choose. When are you coming home? I’m not exactly sure. But listen, the second the doctors tell me that I can, I’m going to run all the way to the gatehouse. In your hospital gown? I have to. I’d like to see that. Yeah, me, too. Hey, wiley. Here. Let’s give mommy your card that you made her. For me?

[ Laughs ] Aww. Oh. [ Crying ] You didn’t make this. Yes, I did. I — this — these pictures are amazing. I mean, they must have been drawn by a professional artist. Mommy, I’m the artist. Well, um… thank you. Thank you so much. I love it. I am going to put it right here next to my pillow, so that way, it’s the first thing I see when I wake up in the morning.

[ Door closes ] Thank you for bringing wiley. Seeing willow’s face light up when she saw him, you know, that’s everything. Yeah. It obviously means the world to her. Meant the world to me that you asked. Hope this means that we’re okay. We’re — we’re okay. Or at least we will be eventually. What did doctor randolph have to say? It was actually good news. There may be a way to save willow.

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I was really relievedto get your call this morning, because I was starting to lose hope. Yes, I know. I was, too. But it is absolutely true, anna, valentin, and lucy, safe and back to the U.S. Good. Alright, so do you think valentin’s supposed death will survive and hold up under victor’s scrutiny? I think so, at least in the short term. And by the way, thank you for your help on that. Well, the invader will print the official story, that the french authorities say that valentin was caught in an underground flood in paris. He’s been declared dead. Excellent. Alright. I should get going. Britt westbourne’s memorial is going to start very soon. I’m so sorry. What happened to her, it’s really tragic. Yes, but she did die a hero. If only all of us could say the same. So we’re good? I got it from here. Thank you. Okay, I-I just — I have to tell you something. You know, it’s true what they say, when you think it’s over, your life flashes before your eyes. Must have taken a while.

[ Gasps, laughs ] No, I — hey! That’s not what I meant. Listen, you’re the definition of ageless beauty. No, I just was thinking that, you know, my lucy, there’s a woman who’s lived one heck of a life. She sure has. And, you know, I love that about you. You live. You live each day to the fullest and then some. Okay, you know what my last conscious thought was before I hit that water? No. I just thought I didn’t want it to be over. And you have a lot to do with that, you know? Do I? I just — I just feel like I have so much I want to do and so much life left to live, and I would kind of like it if you would do it with me, be by my side? Thank you for coming back to me. Anytime. I mean it. I don’t know what I would have done if you hadn’T. Well, you know I would never, ever let victor cassadine get the best to me. Never. Thank you. Have you heard from holly? No, but I don’t expect to, at least not till she finds ethan. And then what about those pieces of the ice princess that victor was looking for? Victor thinks that that was destroyed in the explosion. Oh, god. It’s happening, robert. We are getting closer and closer to victor paying for what he did to luke. Yeah. It’s good to have the gang back together, isn’t it? Oh, yeah. Am I part of the gang? You did okay in paris. Managed to not slow anna down. That’s high praise. How about this? As long as anna trusts you, I will give you the benefit of the doubt, but the second you step out of line… message received. Michael, this is incredible. It’s the answer we’ve been waiting for. I wouldn’t get too excited. Willow hasn’t agreed to it yet. Why wouldn’t she? You’ve seen how protective she is over the baby. I’m just afraid she’s gonna say no. Oh, come on, michael. That’s insane. We have to convince her to do this. I’ll do my best, mom, but ultimately, it’s willow’s decision.

[ Sighs ] Okay, baby, it’s time to come out. We’re ready for you. Wiley’s right. It’s time. Really? We’d better call dr. Navarro. We’re having a baby. Yay!

[ Crying ] I love you. I love you, too. You excited? Yeah? [ Chuckles ]

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[ Sighs ] Victor, I’m sorry to intrude. Have you been able to find out anything? Ah, not yet. It’s absolutely unfathomable that valentin is gone. We got off to a rocky start, but we ended up in a good place. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry for your loss. Oh, don’t be. Screw these reports. I refuse to accept my son’s dead. Thank you, laura. I will pass along that update. Talk to you soon. What? Victor bought it. Oh.

[ Gasps ] Oh, that’s great. We finally have him off balance. Yeah. So what’s the next part of the plan? We exploit victor’s guilt. Maybe he will admit to something in his grief-stricken state. Ramp up the pressure? Big time. Yeah. Ideas? Don’t worry. I have plenty. Carly, hey. Hey. What is it? Did willow have a setback? No. I mean, it’s just the opposite. I think willow’s gonna be okay. Really? Really. That’s incredible. It’s incredible! I want nikolas out of wyndemere by tomorrow.

[ Chuckles ] No, no, no. This is not a negotiation, demetrius. The house is mine. I want him out. Good. No, no, I don’t — I don’t plan on moving in right away. I’m — I’m needed here, for the time being. I’ll have dr. Randolph paged right away. Thank you. Do you have any apple juice? Wiley. Sorry about that. It’s no problem. You know what? I think we can scrounge up some juice. What does “scrounge” mean? Well, come on, let’s find out.

[ Door opens, closes ] So you really mean it? You’ll go through with the cord blood transplant? Yes. I’m going to trust the doctors that our daughter won’t be hurt. She won’T. She won’T. She’s strong, just like her mother. I can’t wait to meet her. Neither can I. And someday, we get to tell her how she saved her mother’s life.

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Nina: This looks great. Sonny: Yeah. Thank you. You got to eat. Right. Okay. Let’s see. I little of this.

[ Chuckles ] You know, sonny, I’m sorry. It’s just — it’s — it’s no use because I just — I can’t sit here waiting for the results of my blood work. Not when my daughter’s life depends on me. Nina. I can’t believe I just said that. Nina. It’s all gonna work out. Yeah. I really love you for trying to distract me, but I need to get to the hospital, and I need to go now, okay?

[ Knock on door ] Hey. Hey. She went in the back, so she’s gonna come out. Hi! What are you doing here? Someone told me you can use a friend.

[ Monitor beeping ] Need something else to read? The good news is pashminas are still on trend for 2023. So all is right with the world.

[ Sighs ] Talk to me. This waiting is torture. I’m scared. I’m scared, too. Oh, hold that elevator! Dad? What are you doing here? N’neka, add mr. Bell’s drink to my tab. Generous. You were very effective in the game tonight. That’s what you pay me for. Money well spent. I wasn’t sure you would show, given recent events. My condolences. Now, why would the murder of my almost-girlfriend keep me from fulfilling my obligations? Shall we grab a table? What’s up? I warned cody about that woman. Why do you care what happens to cody? Please don’t ruin the moment. I’m unwinding from the day. What do you want? I’m here because of what you want. The divorce settlement agreement. Congratulations, ava, on getting everything you asked for and I’m losing the only thing that I treasure. Your father may not be the best option to raise the baby, but he’s the only option. Not necessarily. What? What about me?

[ Scoffs ]

[ Chuckles ] I mean, w-what about you? I’m sure you’ll be a good father someday in the far-off future. What if the future wasn’t so distant? You’re saying your father may not be able to raise the baby? I plan on making sure of it. I’m going for custody, trina. I just came to check on wiley. Ah, well, you, um — you just missed him. He went up to the main house with olivia for a sleepover with leo. Oh, that’s great. Yeah. Perfect distraction for him. I just stuck around to, um, lock up. Oh, um…okay. I’ll leave you to it. Hey, carly. Don’t go.

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Did sonny tell you? Sonny was kind enough to invite me over, but it was willow who told me. What did she say about me? It’s okay. You don’t have to spare my feelings. Willow is reeling, same as you. I think you’re both struggling to reconcile your history with the news that you’re mother and daughter. You know what? You guys talk ’cause I-I gotta make a phone call. Okay. Let me take your coat. Thanks. Are you hungry? Do, um — do you want something? Sonny’s been taking really good care of me. Oh, looks delicious. Hey, was I keeping you from leaving? It looked like you were going somewhere. Yeah, I was just gonna — I was going to G.H. Because I had a blood test to determine if I was a bone-marrow match with willow. And there’s an outside chance that the lab will have the results in tonight. And the odds are really good that you’re a match, right? A sibling is the best match, but nelle is…gone. Well, let’s hope that you’re a match. I don’t even want to think about what will happen… if I’m not. Dad, just promise me one thing. Hmm. Be nice. I’m always nice. Be nicer.

[ Sighs ] You gave me what I asked for? Spoon island and everything on it? Including wyndemere and all the contents in it. You left me with nothing, ava. Not even my pride. Well, welcome to my world. The whole city knows you knocked up a girl who can’t even legally drink this martini. They didn’t have to know. That wasn’t my plan. It’s never your fault, is it? You’ve lost your son, your wife, your house. Still the excuses. I’m owning my mistakes. Witness that document in front of you. I gave you everything without a fight. It’s easier to own your mistakes when your hand is being forced, isn’t it? My god, you’re so weak. I can’t believe there was a time I didn’t see it. You saw me, ava. And you loved me regardless. Just like I saw you. We beat the odds again and again. After everything we survived, can you really say that the love is gone? You’re gonna try to get full custody of your baby sister or brother? What — what about your father? What about esme? I’m not worried about esme. She’s not fit to parent a child. She doesn’t even know who she is. Yeah, but she might remember.And that would be even worse. Let’s not pretend that either of this baby’s parents are moral, upstanding citizens. They’re far from it.

[ Scoffs ] Some might say the same of you. My father has a proven history of selfishness, immorality, and neglect. Diane miller thinks that I may have a chance. Sounds like you already got your mind made up. I want to do whatever it takes to protect this baby. You’re looking at them again. I know you, mac scorpio. You care about cody. He’s dominique’s son. She’d want me to look after him, whether he was mine or not. You can’t kid a kidder. Oh, mac, you’re such a good man. There’s always room in your heart for more. And I’m not just talking about robin and the girls. But all those rookies that you took under your wing on the force, giving them guidance and counsel. I know how much dante appreciates your mentorship. Cody might, too. Cody’s made it clear that he’s not interested in that. I just want to make sure that he doesn’t get mixed up with the wrong people. And selina wu is definitely the wrong people. I know you weren’t a fan of britt. Dr. Westbourne and i came to an understanding. My nephew’s quite devastated by her loss, as I’d imagine are you. I have sympathy for those grieving. Yeah, bet you’re all choked up. People express emotions many different ways, much like you’re doing now. If you’ll excuse me. Ah. If it isn’t my old friend gladys. So, did wiley ask about his mom? Yeah, there — there were some questions. You know, it was kind of tricky, to be honest. I didn’t want to say more than willow and michael wanted me to share. He’s a smart kid. Did the best I could. Yeah. I’m sure you did great. It’s a fine line, you know? I-it’s tough to know what to tell him at this age. Hmm. It’s a delicate balance, for sure. Yeah. Ultimately, honesty is the way to go. I really thought I was protecting willow. Truly. And look, I know that nina and sonny are determined to believe that this was all about revenge on nina. I don’t think that, carly. I know you came to my defense earlier with sonny. But other than that, you’ve been really quiet on the subject. What do you think?

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If anyone knows what an incredible lawyer diane is, it’s me, right? Sure. But your dad has plenty of resources. He’s not giving up custody of his child without a fight. I know. I’m well aware. But I have a secret weapon. Which is…? Ava agrees with me, and she’s going to help. Pause.

[ Scoffs ] You’re telling me ava supports this? Yeah. For the first time, ava and i are actually in agreement that neither my father or esme are fit to parent this child. Oh, that’S…really something. Are you surprised because we agree or because you don’t agree, that is? I mean, it’s not really my place to weigh in. But it is because I’m asking you because I’m curious about what your thoughts are, and your opinion matters to me, trina. Okay. Since you asked… I don’t think you’re ready to be a father. Cody, how’s it going? Mac, felicia. Date night? No, just unwinding. Sorry to hear about britt. How you doing? I’m hanging in…now. Thanks. It’s strange having people ask me how I’m doing. [ Laughs ] Britt and I really didn’t know each other that long. That doesn’t mean you didn’t care about her. I did. And I want to thank you. For what? This lovely lady right here. You sent her to tell me. I thought it might soften the blow. Well, you thought right, and I appreciate it. Hearing you lost someone is hard. Living with it is even harder. I know I should have come to see you immediately after the game, but I had to run to the restroom to, um, collect myself. Tough night, huh? Win some, lose some. Seems you’re losing more and more. And it’s time to cover your debt. I feel like the rug keeps getting pulled out from underneath me. First I had to let go of the idea of you as my daughter. Thank god now you’re my friend. Then I found out that nelle was my daughter after she died. And willow, she’s my child. And it might be too late to have a relationship with her. Don’t say that it’s too late. She hates me.

[ Glass clinks ] Willow is alive, and so are you. It is not too late. Show up for her the way that you showed up for me. Be there and show her the nina that I came to love. And no matter how long or short the time that we have together, it’s precious. And it’s so, so worth it. I want that with all of my heart. But willow has made it very, very clear that she doesn’T. Both she and michael seem hell-bent on punishing me. And sonny.

[ Monitor beeping ] I hope you like them. Ned: We won’t stay long. I’m sure you’ve had lots of visitors. Everyone has been incredibly kind. Chase and sasha stopped by earlier. Sorry. For what? Anyone want anything from the cafeteria? I’ll join you. Boy, you can sure clear out a room, can’t ya?

[ Laughs ] I’m sorry. I did not mean to bring up a sore subject. It’s fine. How are you coping with the breakup? Great. Mostly. Ned, just want to say thank you for coming. It meant a lot to willow. We love willow. You know that. But I didn’t come here just for her. Carly, you — you already explained y-you were trying to protect willow. You didn’t think that she would want to know that nina was her mother. But it wasn’t my secret to keep. And I regret that. And I told michael and willow how sorry I am. Well, that’s good. It’s so important to make amends. But there’s another apology that I owe, and that’s to you. And — and I should have said it sooner. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry that I went behind your back and that I lied to you because the last thing I want is for you not to trust me. Thank you. I mean, if the circumstances were different and willow’s life wasn’t on the line, I-I don’t know if I would regret keeping the truth from nina. I mean, I’m still processing all the pain that she caused my family, especially michael and willow. I never thought that you were obligated to tell nina. You know, that was always willow’s call to make. And I see that now. And I’m so grateful that willow has forgiven me. I’m just wondering, hoping… can you?

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And michael may still want to take me down, but she — she did ask me if I would reconcile with — with michael. What? Yeah. You didn’t tell me that. Well, I did– there was a lot going on in a couple of days, you know, so — but I think the situation has motivated her to encourage amends.

[ Chuckles ] How about that? If willow feels that michael and sonny can let go of their past and reconnect, then there’s hope that she would do the same with you. Yeah. Do you think? Maybe things are falling into perspective for her. Yeah, especially if I can give her the bone marrow that she needs. I just — I want to show willow that I will do anything for her. Of course you will.

[ Cellphone rings ] Just give me one second. It’s the lab. It’s — it’s the lab. Alright. Nina reeves. Thank you for getting back to me. Chase and I are in a better place these days. That’s good to know. Even if it’s not what I asked. How do you feel? Only you would be in a hospital bed asking how someone else is doing. Chase is a hard man to forget. Impossible. What do I do? Should I hold out hope or just try to move on? So much of my life these days is about holding out for hope. Keeping the faith. Believing that the impossible is possible. My situation is different. Chase and I, our relationship is not life or death. Feels that way, though, doesn’t it? If you can’t picture your life without chase, don’t give up. Miracles happen every day. I know things are tense between us, and I don’t like being at odds with you, michael. Yeah, ned, none of that matters now. Agreed. What’s important is seeing you and willow through this, which is why I’m here. Because no matter what happens in business, we are, first, foremost, and forever family. Why don’t you join mac and me? I really should be hitting the hay. It was a long night. Yeah. So what have you been doing these days? Keeping busy, huh? This and that. Anything to keep my mind off of…you know. Maxie organized tomorrow’s memorial for britt. Will we see you there? I know my assets aren’t very liquid at the moment, but — but if you stake me again, I will break this losing streak. You’ve exhausted your line of credit. You owe the house $175,000. 175 grand? A-are you sure? Very sure. I’ve got an mba in finance. Really? When can I expect payment? I hold our love in the same esteem you held my dignity. Everything in order? Seems so. What’s the catch? There’s no catch. I just want to do right by you. No counter? Nothing you want from me? Just one thing. Of course. And what is that? I need you to listen. You’re forgetting… I owe you nothing. You owe me. I grant you that. But since you seem to prefer to go through my uncle victor as an intermediary these days, this might be the one last time I get to speak to you directly. Well, unless you can tell me that you didn’t sleep with esme and elizabeth, there really isn’t much to talk about. Things aren’t exactly as they seem. Spencer, I-I don’t think you’re really equipped for this. Financially, maybe, but emotionally? Raising a child takes an insane amount of responsibility, more than we can imagine. Yeah, my uncle sonny said something similar, but how am I supposed to become a more responsible person without first taking on more responsibility? You’d be learning at the expense of the baby. Trina, that is literally how all first-time parents learn. Have you thought about what this will do to your social life? You’re still young, spencer. Being an insta-father will affect your friendships and put a definite crimp in your future relationship. Are you saying that people won’t want to be my friend or be my girlfriend if I’m raising a baby? I’m not saying it’s one way or the other. Some might. Well, what about you? Would you want to be with a man who’s raising a baby?

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You consider beingwith a man who’s raising a baby? I mean, well, I-I wouldn’t know the answer to that. I would have to…be in the situation. Fine. But what about the situation that you’re in with me? Is me going after custody of this child going to impact whatever is going on between us? What do you mean “whatever is going on between us”? I just mean that everything, what we’ve been doing with trying to, um, catch the killer by pretending to be friends, potentially even more. I mean, it worked. Didn’t it? Esme showed up and now she’s locked away. I mean, she may not be the killer. But what are we doing, though? Are we playing the game, or is the game playing us? I-I-I don’t really know what you’re asking. Be real, trina. We’re hanging out. There’s no cameras around. We text each other constantly. But we don’t publicize it. It’s a lot of behind-the-scenes effort for pretense, don’t you think? Okay. It may not just be play-acting for me. I, uh — I haven’t decided yet about the memorial. Well, it might be helpful for c-closure. Yeah, I’m not sure I really believe in closure. Felicia only means that facing what you’re really feeling can sometimes set you free. And sometimes just reminds you of all the ways you screwed up. You guys have a nice evening. I don’t have that kind of cash on hand. Then we have a problem. Oh, I know, I know. I-instead of cash, you can take my son’s garage. Are you the owner of the property? Depends on what you mean by “owner.” Everybody makes mistakes, carly. Not you. You’re damn near perfect. I make mistakes all the time. I used to blow through town with a chip on my shoulder. All anybody can hope for is — is forgiveness and — and the chance to make things right. That’s all I want. I just want to make this right somehow. Well, you did the right thing by telling nina, by urging her to get tested. Maybe that’ll make the difference. I pray it does. But what about us? Where do we stand? I can’t do this again, carly. I know I seem like I’m an easygoing guy, but I — I’ve got limits. Right. I understand. And I’m really sorry. In the future, we — we can’t lie to each other anymore. You said “future.” I want one. With you. I can’t promise that it’s gonna be easy. I’m willing to try if you are. I’m ready. I’m willing and able. Will you come home with me?

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Cally, the garage belongsto my daughter-in-law, but — but we’re in the process of selling it, so I’ll just cut out the middleman and sign it over to you. I mean, sonny says it’s worth a pretty penny. And your daughter-in-law will consent to this? Oh, yeah. I-I-I have the power to make these decisions for her. I wound up having a nervous breakdown on live television. I’m guessing that’s where the guardianship came in. Yeah. Originally, it was brando. But when he died, his mother, gladys, took over. Wait, your — your mother-in-law’s name is gladys? Why? Well, it’s just, I-I know a woman named gladys, but she’s — she’s probably not your mother-in-law, though. You would know if you met her. She’s pretty memorable. Gladys: My daughter-in-law will be fine with this, especially once I win it back. Do we have a deal? Sorry. I didn’t mean to disrupt your visit with brook lynn, but I thought…you’d want to know tonight. Know what, nina? The lab called me. The results of my blood work are in. And? It’s not a match. Despite our familial dna, I-I don’t have the right markers to be your donor. I’m so sorry. I thought I would be able to end this nightmare for you. I’m not sure anyone can.

[ Monitor beeping ] We — we go through all of that a-and nina is not even a match? Hey, we can’t give up hope. I’m sorry, buddy. It’s gonna be fine. I know. I hurt you. I betrayed our trust. I dishonored our marriage. I’m gonna have to live with that. But one day, you are gonna realize that our marriage was undermined by outside sources. Sources whose names both begin with the letter “e”. You’ve got it wrong. And once the truth is known, I feel confident that you’re gonna see things differently. What do you mean? All I can say is that there’s more to this story. Now, I know I haven’t given you any reason to believe me, but I loved you, ava. And I still do. With all my heart. So you take everything that I have. And one day… all those possessions that I’ve granted you, they’re gonna be ours again. And we’re gonna be married and living in wyndemere, and we’re gonna be in love, in lust and happy. How can you be sure? Because our story isn’t over. One day you’re gonna realize all of the sacrifices I made for what we had. And when that day comes, I’ll be waiting for you. Trina: For the last few weeks, I started to see you in a certain light. Same here. Why didn’t you say anything? Because you burned me. I’m a little sensitive. Fair enough. Um… I hope that you know that — I hope that you know that I’m never going to hurt you again, trina. I do. Which is why I told my mom how I really feel about you. You did? And how’d she take it?

[ Chuckles ] She was concerned, but I-I told her that you’ve grown up. You changed. You think so? That’s very nice of you to have noticed. I do. And I told my mom that I can make my own choices when it comes to you, that you’re my friend. And she doesn’t have a decision on the matter. So we don’t have to pretend anymore. Or — or hide our friendship. Friends. Yeah. And I know I said we weren’t friends, and I-I was just — I was just really hurt. But so much has changed, and you’ve really been there for me. Trusting and steadfast. Like a golden retriever. Not quite. Dogs are obedient. Um… anyway, I just — I really hope that you feel the same way. You have no idea.

[ Sighs ] I have wanted this for months. Me too. Part of me wanted to guard my heart. You know, play it safe. So I didn’t risk the pain of losing you. But then the wiser part of me knew that I couldn’t waste this chance. I know you, carly. You’re not afraid to take a chance. Neither am I.

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I really hope that me going after custody of this baby doesn’t change things between us. By that I mean joss and cam and me and you. Me too. Would you please do me a favor and keep everything that I told you here today confidential? I think that diane wants me to keep this quiet for right now. Of course. So you’re determined to do this. With or without anyone’s approval. But it would mean the world to me if I had your support.

[ Sighs ] Well… you know I have my reservations about you taking on this level of responsibility, but… I’m really, really proud of you for stepping up. Thanks. You haven’t seen anything yet, but you will. I’m not like my father. When I make a commitment to someone, I…I stick to it. And I’m ready to do just that.

You can let my one light be my one light habit you can let my one light be my one light habit and it grows, yeah, it grows higher, can’t fight it when it grows, yeah, it grows higher, can’t fight it can’t fight it can’t fight it can’t fight it can’t fight it willow was in such good spirits. I mean, we were teasing each other like always and now this. It’s more than one person should have to bear. I just hate that devastating things keep happening to all the good people in my life.

[ Sniffles ] Willow has so much to live for. She has so many people who love and support her. Chase has to be updated. It’s gonna kill him to hear. Both: I should call him. That, uh, woman you were just talking to right now, the one I took to the cleaners tonight, what’s her last name? Why do you ask? Well, I think gladys and I might have a mutual acquaintance. And if so, I’d like to keep my distance. Corbin. Gladys corbin. She’s also involved with deception. So it would seem. For a minute there, you almost had me. I almost believed you. I nearly fell for your lies again. But believe me when I tell you, I will never let that happen again.

[ Monitor beeping ] You heard? I heard. That’s it. Michael, we’re out of options. Come here. You’re wrong. We can do this. We can find you a donor. How?

[ Siren wailing in distance ] Damn it. Damn it! Damn it! Hey, hey. Damn it!! What do you need? Tell me what you need.

[ Sobs ] Sonny. What do you need? I won’t — I won’t survive losing another child. I won’T.

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Grandmother. Hello. Spencer, trina, hi. Nice to see you, mayor collins. So nice to see you, too. Yeah. Listen, kids. Um… I think cameron really needs some friends tonight. Oh, no worries, grandmother. Trina and I will look after cam, make sure he’s okay. Thank you. Good to see you both.

[ Sighs ] Do you know what’s going on with cam? Joss stabbed him in the back. Josslyn: I hurt you, cam. And now you want to hurt me. Maybe I deserve that. But that doesn’t change the fact that if sonny finds out that dex and I slept together, he could turn on dex. He might have him killed. You really believe I’m gonna go on the internet, tell everyone that my girlfriend left me for some stupid criminal? No, your secret’s safe with me. Thank you. Don’t you dare thank me for being a better person than you are. Unlike you, I don’t betray the people that I care about.

[ Knock on door ] Hey. Hey. I got your message. What’s wrong? I screwed up. Whew!

[ Panting ] Wow! You’ve been lifting weights, bud? No.

[ Grunting ]

[ Strained ] Then you’ve been definitely eating spinach. Oh! How did that just happen? I’m strong! Yeah, you are. I demand a do-over. I wanna tell grandma. Can I?

[ Exhales sharply ] I think I’m gonna like us. A lot. I already do.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, I’m perfectly aware the accommodations are not as luxurious as our guest would wish, but they’ll have to do for the time being. Yeah, and keep me apprised of any developments. She might just be my best hope for bringing my son back to me. Lucy! Lucy, can you hear us? It’s anna and valentin.

[ Muffled talking ] What?

[ Muffled talking ] Yeah? Lucy, nod your head yes or no. Are you hurt?

[ Muffled shouting ] O-okay. Okay. Look, w-we’re coming to get you.

[ Breathing heavily ] Victor…

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You can tell grandma about your epic win later. Right now, it’s time for bed.

[ Knock on door ] I wonder who that could be. Annabelle.

[ Laughs ] Last I checked, dogs don’t knock, bud. Hey, hey, hey! Hey! Hi, mama q! Oh! Honey, I told you. It’s auntie olivia, eh? Cody says it’s mama Q.

[ Laughs ] Is annabelle with you? No, annabelle’s sleeping ’cause she’s all tired out from playing with you. Well, speaking of being tired out and time for bed, you got to get to bed. It’s pj time, man. Well, that’s actually why I’m here. ‘Cause wiley is officially invited for a slumber party up at the main house. What? What do you think? How does that sound, buddy? Yeah!

[ Laughs ] Goody. So go pick out your favorite pjs and two toys. Only two? I know. It’s gonna be hard to narrow it down. So you’d better get up there and get started. Oh! Cutest kid ever. Yeah. Other than leo, of course. Of course. Of course. Of course. And that’s very sweet of you to invite him up to the main house. Well, I figured you guys could use a little break. I mean, y-you’re doing a pretty good job of, uh, keeping your feelings from wiley, but I can tell you’re really worried about willow. Mm. Yeah, well, aren’t we all? And, yeah, I’ve — I’ve definitely gotten closer with willow and with michael this past year. It’s just — she’s just — she’s — she’s so incredible. She’s such an incredible woman. It kills me that she’s going through this right now. At least now there’s hope for a donor, right? I assume that you know that nina is willow’s mother. I do. But how do you know?

[ Laughs ] Drew, how long have you been with the quartermaines? Yeah, I guess news travels faster than the speed of light in this family. Yeah. Yeah, whatever my feelings are for nina, and — and — and there are a lot

[Sighs] I just hope that she’s a good match and I hope that willow’s gonna be okay. You know, she could be okay already, you know. Look, willow could already have her bone marrow transplant. She could be on her way to recovery if — if what? Drew? What are you not telling me? And why do I get the distinct impression that it has something to do with carly? Carly: Hey. What happened? I’m sorry that I didn’t see you when I was at the hospital. Um…[Sniffles] How’s willow? She was asleep when I was there. She’s the same. Just… waiting to see if nina’s a bone marrow match. I should have stayed.

[ Breathes deeply ] There was just so much going on. What’s going on? What is going on with you? You didn’t give me a lot of detail on the message you left. I hurt cam all over again. I lost him as a friend.

[ Voice breaking ] We’ve known each other forever. And I blew it.

[ Breathes sharply ] Now, why do you say that? Cam came over here tonight. And I wasn’t alone. Okay, you need to explain this to me. What do you mean joss stabbed cam in the back? Spencer: I can’t believe that your best friend didn’t tell you. Tell me what? What’s going on? I’m sorry. You really don’t know? I kept my mouth shut for once. About what? If something’s gone wrong between you and joss, I need to know. You want to tell her, or should I? Martin: Well, looky here. Must be my lucky day. How is it the two most attractive ladies in the room should pay attention to little old me?

[ Laughs ] Well, kevin is working late, and charlotte and I decided to have a girls’ night out. Right? Would you like to join us? You know something, charlotte? It’s official. You are as well-mannered as you are beautiful. But I would never intrude on a girls’ night out. Hey, uh, what do you say you wash up before dinner? Okay. Okay, hon. Think about having dinner with us, uncle martin. You look like you could use a friend.

[ Indistinct conversations ] Out of the mouths of babes. Mm. She’s very observant. And she’s right. You should have dinner with us. I mean, if nothing else, we’ll provide a distraction. I want frequent updates and a speedy resolution. Oh, hold it right there, granddaughter. Enjoy your girls’ night out. I have no need or reason to subject my brand-new niece to a serious case of low spirits. Martin, you’ve got to have faith. I believe that anna and valentin are going to find lucy and bring her home. Yeah. And amen to that. Truth be told, I was sitting here stewing about how I could tip things in their favor. Speaking of, have you ever pondered what was said at pentonville? We had that little tte–tte with our dear incarcerated brother. You mean when he suggested that we work together to bring victor down? You’re not actually considering that, are you? I know the way in. Follow me. Wait, wait, wait. There’s a door right there. Is — is that the only entrance?

Oui. Yeah, but it’s gonna be guarded, obviously. You sure there’s no other point of entry? Oh, I think we’re looking at one. What? These joints are so rusted, I think we can yank this grate right off. Okay. T

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Carly knew that nina was willow’s mother. She’s known since harmony died, and she didn’t say anything. She what?!

[ Stammers ] Carly believed that she was protecting willow. And as soon as she found out that willow was sick, she did tell the truth.

[ Sighs ] But in the meantime, she kept that information from everyone. Including you. And… that wasn’t the only lie. She was so determined… to make sure the truth didn’t come out, she actively sabotaged my search for willow’s birth family. How did you find out about all of this? Well, c-carly confessed once I told her that willow had leukemia.

[ Sighing ] Oh, wow. Okay. You’re dealing with some very heavy stuff here, drew. You know what? Willow collapsing, willow being rushed to the hospital, that’s heavy stuff. We got to — we got to show up for her, and — and — and that’s all that matters right now. Of course that’s what matters most, but — but… your relationship with carly, it matters, too. You think that your “friendship” can survive this? I talked to michael a little bit, um, but he was totally focused on willow, of course.

[ Sniffles ] And I was just sitting around the hospital, and I didn’t want to run into sonny or nina. And then dex showed up. And we rode in the elevator together, and I brought him back here. And it really helped… …to talk to him and… …to be with him. And, uh, we decided to order food. Dex was only in his pants. I wasn’t in much more. And when we went to answer the door, it was cam.

[ Sobs ] The look on his face.

[ Sighs ] Mm. Hey. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. So am I. I’m not sorry that I was with dex. But I’m so sorry that I hurt cam like that. Trina: Joss broke up with you on new year’S. And I’m just hearing about this now? Why didn’t she tell me? I don’t know. Maybe she was embarrassed. Embarrassed? I’d be embarrassed to break up with cam. But why did she break up with you in the first place? She said that we grew apart. Yeah, allegedly. You don’t believe her? I already told cam that I think that there’s more going on than josslyn’s lame reason. And judging by the look on his face, I’d say that I’m probably right. You know as well as I do that cyrus’s good intentions also come with an agenda. I guess. You’re right. Don’t worry, I’m not seriously considering working with cyrus. But I did bump into victor earlier when I was… at the hospital.

[ Sighs ] It was a rather harsh and in-your-face reminder that he’s the real reason I’m not sitting here having dinner with lucy tonight. Okay, I believe that anna and valentin are going to bring lucy home. I promise you. How are you in a position to promise me that?

[ Sighs ] Well, valentin sent me a message on christmas. Why didn’t you tell me sooner? Did he — did he say anything about lucy? No, he didn’T. He didn’T. But he did say that things were going well and that they’re making headway. Yeah, headway. Headway. What the hell does that mean? Headway. You and I both know the longer it takes the two of them to find lucy, the worse her chances are of survival. I’ll tell you what, I am sick and tired of sitting around. Putting my eggs in alternate baskets. I think I found myself another way to get to mr. Victor cassadine. By representing esme prince. Charlotte, how lovely. You know, I have been meaning to visit you for ages now. But your grandmother has other ideas. She and I do have our differences, but I was hoping we could put them aside as far as our shared family is concerned.

[ Breathes sharply ] Oh, well. So how are you doing, my dear? I’d be a lot better if I knew where my father was.

[ Grunts ]

[ Grate clangs ] Lucy: Oh! Oh, lucy. Oh, my god.

[ Breathing heavily ] Are you alright? Oh, my god. You — you sa– you saved me. A-after you tried to kill me. No, I didn’t, I didn’T. It’s not what you think. It’s not what you think. I don’t understand. What the hell is going on? Okay, it was a setup. I was framed. We don’t have time to explain. We got to get you out of here. Come on. Renee: I’m sorry. But she’s not leaving. And neither are you.

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Mother nature can be very powerful. These storms go over all of our roads. The minute

the windstops blowing we’re open. If you’re evacuating, we have food, we have water, come inside. Letting them know that you’re not along in this. It’s been unbelievable in the way everybody has stuck together. You can really see we have a family. There’s no limit to what we can do as long as we’re taking care of people. Be ready for whatever life throws your way. Only dial provides a hard-working clean but is gentle to skin with its skin smart complex and 3 moisturizers to leave your skin feeling fresh and healthy. Nothing cleans like dial. I asked dex to leave. He didn’t want to, but he did. And the second that me and cam were alone, he asked me straight out… if I had slept with dex before we broke up. I didn’t even need to say anything.

[ Scoffs ] He could see the truth on my face. What is the truth? Dex and I have been sleeping together since new year’S. So now cam thinks I’m a liar and a cheater and that I broke up with him for dex, and I didn’T. Okay, I know. Two things can be true. You know, your feelings for cam could have changed at the same time you were starting to connect with dex. I should’ve broken up with him weeks ago. But I kept putting it off. And part of that is legit, because we had a lot going on. But the other part of me didn’t want to hurt him. And now I ended up hurting him even worse. And it’s not even that he just walked in here. It’s also that I asked him — i had to ask him… not to say anything about me and dex. Sonny told dex to stay away from me. If he finds out that dex disobeyed him, he could kill him.

[ Sighs ] You’re right. Dex is risking his life by being with you. But he’s also risking his life by working for sonny. That doesn’t seem to bother dex. Does that bother you? I-I don’t know what you’re asking me. Josslyn.

[ Sighs ] I was about your age when I met jason. And he also didn’t have a problem with risking his life. In fact, I think he liked it. And I liked that he liked it. You know, that he was dangerous… but yet he could make me feel safe. Jason would take these crazy chances, but I always knew that he would be there for me. Is that how dex makes you feel?

[ Sniffles ]

[ Crying ] Yes. Then you’re going down a really difficult road. And you need to be sure this is what you really want. Carly outright lied to me when she told me that nina wasn’t willow’s mother. I — I had no reason to doubt her. I-I certainly had no idea that she could go to such lengths to cover up the truth. You’re angry. You’re damn right I’m angry! On willow’s behalf, knowing what she’s going through, and on mine. I-I-I trusted her.

[ Sighs ] You know what? Drew, you and i got a lot in common. We’re both straightforward people. We don’t like the lies and the secrets. We want everything out on the table where you can deal with it. You know, that’s been a real challenge for me dealing with the quartermaines. And it’s gonna be a challenge for you dealing with carly. I can understand why — why you’re very upset with her. On some level, I get why she lied to me. You know, beca– she found out about willow’s dna results right during wiley’s visitation hearing. And I remember that. I remember how — how hard it was on willow, how furious she was at nina. And that’s why actually I stood up for carly when her family was laying into her a little bit about withholding the truth. Clearly you still care a great deal about carly. Of course I care about her. But it doesn’t change the fact that she lied to me. You would have to ask joss. I only know what she told me. I mean, y’all are going through a rough patch right now. But you always seemed meant to be. Maybe you can work through it. Trina, just drop it, alright? Me and joss are done. Spencer: Hey, man, go easy. What the hell are you guys even doing together right now? Esme’s been found. You can stop pretending. Isn’t there enough B.S. To go around already? Okay. Wow. Sorry about that. It’s fine. Cam’s just hurting. Maybe we should give him a break. It was nice of you to stick up for me, though. Any time. Is anyone in your corner tomorrow for dr. Westbourne’s memorial service? Oh. I can’t believe that she’s gone. I really don’t know if I’m ready to say goodbye. Well, would it help if I tagged along?

[ Sighs ] It would.

[ Breathes deeply ] Yeah. Okay. Then it’s a lock. Cool. Thank you. Cam’s right, you know. About what? Well, there’s no reason for us to keep… pretending that we’re closer than we really are. How could you? How could you take her case? Number one, I didn’t have much of a choice. And, number two, don’t you dare. If I had to wait around for your approval for all of my clients, I would never work again. Seriously, I seem to remember you having a really dim view of me representing peter august, and look how that turned out. Okay, look, esme is no peter august. But she did horrible things to my family. Horrible. Who, by the way, are your family, too. Yeah, which your son made abundantly clear to me when he had me assigned to esme’s case pro bono. And just so you know, when I tried to remove myself, he promised me triple my normal rate to remain her attorney. Now, I may have been born yesterday, but I stayed up all night. And even if nikolas is hiding something up his sleeve, two can play that game, because your boy and his beloved uncle have been thick as thieves lately. Please tell me that you’re not gonna use a pregnant girl who has traumatic memory loss as leverage. A little. Don’t look at me like that. I’m not a monster. We both know that information is power. If something lands in my lap helps me free lucy, I am damn well gonna take advantage of it. Okay. I suppose I understand that.

[ Sighs ] I do, but consider this a warning, okay? If you try to outmaneuver victor, you’re only gonna end up in trouble. Please, join me for a bit. Can I get you a soda? No. Now [Sighs] Why would you think I’d do anything to your father? I’m not naive, grandfather. You sent me to boarding school in switzerland to keep me away from him. I thought you were enjoying your school. I didn’t enjoy not being able to leave or not seeing my papa. And now you’ve done something to get him out of port charles. My dear charlotte, your father makes his own choices. And I’m very sorry if those choices keep him away from you for too long. But I fully intend to bring us all back together again soon. We’ll be skipping that reunion. Charlotte, let’s go. Step away from lucy.

[ Exhales deeply ] Anna devane, always looking for an escape plan. But there’s no escaping this.

[ Speaking french ]

[ Door opens ] On your knees. Hands behind your head. Valentin: Who paid you to sell me out, renee?

Je suis désolée,

mon amour. I needed the money. I had no choice. No, you had a choice. You just made the wrong one. Depends on where you’re standing. Or kneeling, as the case may be. No, no, no, th-they’re not gonna — you’re — you’re not gonna kill us, are you? Maybe.

[ Breathes sharply ] I’m sorry. You’re interrupting. I was just catching — let’s go, charlotte.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

[ Sighs ] What? Everything’s set. Would you like to speak to everyone? Yeah, put me on speaker.

[ Cellphone beeps ] Victor: Valentin, anna,

how is the reunion going? I’m sorry it’ll be short-lived.

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The cops don’t think that esme is the killer, which means the real hook is still out there, still attacking people who are connected to me. Right. Which means that keeping up this charade is our best bet to lure her out of whatever rock she’s hiding under. So we’re agreed. We keep pretending to be a couple? Yeah. Yes. Yeah. Right. Mm-hmm. Even though my mom called me out for letting you back into my life.

[ Chuckles ] Well, I can’t say that I’m surprised that, uh, she had a strong reaction to us. She hates me, and I probably deserve it. It doesn’t matter. I stood up to her, told her who I hang out with is my business. Well, I am sorry to cause problems between you and your family. I keep telling them that they need to learn boundaries, that I can make my own choices. Your family just cares about you. A lot of people do. I can’t tell you how to live your life. You’re exactly like me. No one can tell you anything. You’re gonna have to figure it out for yourself. But my life can be divided… between what happened before I met jason and everything that happened after. And that’s gonna be the same for you if you stay with dex. That person that puts you in danger and gets you out of it. That person that makes you want to take crazy chances. Person you want to lie for, even when he doesn’t want you to. I got to tell you, as your mother, I don’t want that for you. Do you want that? Because this isn’t just some other guy, joss. This will change your life. I can’t un-meet him. I can’t un-care about him. What’s going to happen between me and dex has already started. And I don’t want it to stop. I do understand that no one likes to be lied to. Mm. I understand that better than anybody. But carly kept the truth from willow because she was trying to protect her. Her motives could not have been further from selfish.

[ Sighs ] Understanding carly’s motives and trusting her, those are two different things. You know… I am willing to bet that you were drawn to carly for all of these traits that you’re grappling with right now, her open heart and — and her determination to protect her family at all costs, even when those things sometimes hurt the people that are closest to her. Your eyes are open. There is no pretense about who carly is, about the things she’s done. And you chose her anyway. You’re gonna have your goons kill us while you’re half a world away?! Never pegged you as a coward, dad. Do you think I could dispose of you that easily, my boy? I couldn’t make charlotte an orphan. Besides, I still have hope for our relationship, although it probably never stood a chance with her influence. Whose influence? Just know you’ll always be my son. I’ll never give up on you. Gavin. Here.

You know where to take ms. Coe

and my son. Get rid of ms. Devane. I’ll kill you myself, victor!

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You’re right. I wanted to be with carly for all of that, for everything that she is. I know better than anybody that carly sometimes goes about things in a backwards way when she’s trying to protect her family. She and I have had some epic arguments about our sons. But she’s also come through for me many, many times. I care about carly. A lot. I just don’t see what kind of future we could have moving forward. Do you really think that — that it was easy for her to lie to you about this? No, no, no. Listen. I’ve known carly for a lot of years. We’ve been friends a long time. She feels things very deeply. I’m willing to bet that she was at war with herself about this, wanting to be honest with you, wanting to protect her family, not wanting to lay another secret on you. But s-she was — she was so adamant that she did the right thing. And who knows? Maybe she did. Based onhat she knew, based on what she didn’t know. Lookit, carly will protect the people she loves at all costs. And damn if that’s not the person that I want to have in my corner. Bottom line is we can’t be in a relationship where lying is okay.

[ Sighs ] I get that. Okay. Drew… only you can decide what’s okay and what’s not okay in this relationship. Yo u’re gonna have to makethat decision for yourself. I’m gonna go wrangle wiley. Um… you lock up before you leave. You know how I said that dex is gonna be the person you lie for? Yeah. Don’t ever lie to me. Okay? I’m not always gonna approve of what you’re doing or agree with everything, but I will always have your back. And I need to know that you will always come to me when there’s something wrong. But you have your own problems and your own life. Josslyn, stop it. Nothing is more important than being your mother. Nothing. Okay. Okay what? Okay, yes, I’ll come to you. You better. You miss jason? Every day. But drew helps? He did.

[ Breathes sharply ] He did? What does that mean? You broke up? Well, uh, no. I mean, not yet, anyway. What happened? What happened? You — honey, you know that… I found out that nina was willow’s mother, and I didn’t say anything. So he’s mad? He feels betrayed. You know, I kept things from him. I lied to him. So what, you’re just gonna give up?

[ Chuckles ] This doesn’t really sound like you. I am — oh, I am holding on to hope that we can work through this. But, you know, I… I do understand how drew feels. I know why you kept willow and nina’s relationship a secret. It’s the same reason that I kept my feelings for dex a secret from cam. Why inflict unnecessary hurt? But willow and cam still got hurt despite our best intentions. Yeah. Because we can’t control how other people feel and we can’t control how other people are gonna react to our decisions. That’s why it’s better to tell the truth. It’s less painful than defending a lie.

[ Chuckling ] What? Just wondering how you got so wise. I’m not sure.

[ Sighs ] Have you spoken to your father since the… you know? Since he got my ex-girlfriend pregnant? No.

[ Chuckles ] I’ve, uh, tried to avoid him as much as I possibly can. And I plan to keep doing so. He’s hurt me again and again and again and again. I hate him for it. I want nothing to do with him. I get the impulse, but that may not be feasible. Why not? You’re about to have a new sibling. Are you really going to let your feelings about your father prevent you from having a relationship with your new baby sister or brother? Grandmother, do you know where papa is? Sweetheart, we know that he’s safe because he sent us that message on christmas. But that’s not the same as knowing where he is, what he’s doing. What if grandfather victor’s done something to cause papa to disappear and we’ll never see him again? Oh, sweetheart. Please, I’m begging you! Don’t — don’t do this!

[ Speaking french ] Ow! Don’t you — what’s this? These were in her bag.

[ Beep ]

[ Explosion ] That’ll be the c-4 that I attached to the water mains when you thought I was lost. In about one minute, this whole chamber is gonna be flooded. Anna was on to you from the very beginning, renee. Yeah. You changed your appearance when you left our hotel room. So I kind of figured maybe you’re more than just a cataphile. And I do everything she says.

[ Water rushing ] I hope you can swim or breathe underwater.

[ Grunts ] Anna!

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Of course I’m not going to turn my back on my sibling, but my father is toxic, and I need to make sure that he doesn’t get the chance to hurt my sibling and treat him the way that he treated me. Good. Your brother or sister will need you. The best thing to do would be to ensure that my father isn’t the one who gets to raise the child.

[ Scoffs ] Obviously, that would be best. But esme is not much of an improvement. Besides, she’s facing criminal charges and may be sent to prison. So your father may not be the best option, but he’s the only option. Not necessarily. What? What about me? One thing I know about your father is that he will move heaven and earth to get back to you. And the rest of us are gonna be right here for you till he does. Thanks, grandmother, uncle martin. I think it’s my turn to wash my hands.

[ Chuckles ] Be right back. Mm. Victor: Excuse me.

[ Breathes deeply ]

[ Sighs ] Leave charlotte alone. You can try to turn my family against me, laura. But you won’t succeed. Charlotte will come around… if she ever wants to see her father again.

[ Breathing heavily ]

[ Coughs ] Oh, god. I don’t think…

[ Coughs ] …You’ve ever been more beautiful than when you punched renee in the mouth. You’re so romantic. You alright? I don’t know. I don’t know.

[ Breathing heavily ] Okay. Thank goodness you gave me this. Or I might have ended up like that renee and those guards. Oh, my god, I’m not gonna miss them, but seeing their dead bodies, I’m not gonna get that sight out — out — it’s okay. It’s tragic, lucy, but it was you or them. Come on. We got to move. No. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t want to go yet. Do you have a phone? A phone that’s still working? Please, I really — I really need to call marty, please. No, listen to me. You can’t — you can’t call — you can’T. Why?! I want to talk to marty! You can’T. Why not? Because as far as the rest of the world knows, we’re all dead. And we have to stay that way.

[ Breathing heavily ]

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