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look, willow has made it clear that she wants no part of my life unless I truly change, and so that’s what I’m trying to do, so I can be a part of her life and my grandson’s life — w-w-wait. I think you have it all wrong. We are not here to accuse you. We actually need your help.

[ Sighs ] Does this have to do with shiloh? Shiloh… and drew cain.

[ Groaning ] Russel: How we feeling? Never better. You know, the beatings will stop once the escape attempts do.

[ Sighs ] I’m just trying to figure out where the hell I am. Paradise. You see? People say you have no sense of humor. I’ve been listening to the guards. And? And a lot of them speak greek to each other. Is this about the cassadines? Is that who your big boss is? Hey, there, hot stuff. Where are you headed so dolled up? Right. I forgot. Today’s the day. Michael: Jason. Hey. You’re early. Yeah, yeah, I figured the best man should be. You’re looking sharp, all ready to go. Yeah, I’ve been — I’ve been ready for a long time. Jason: Okay, so, if we —

if we get married,

it’s gonna be real.

You don’t

have to be afraid.

You’re not gonna be

in this alone.

[ Chuckling ]

This is happening?

Do you need to hear it?

I do.

I do.

You do.

[ Sighs ]

Carly…

…will you marry me?

With all my heart.

[ Exhales deeply ]

[ Muffled shouting ] What the hell? Nina!

[ Shouting continues ] Nina! Nina! Nina, you there?

[ Muffled sobs ] Answer me! Are you there?! Nina!

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Nothing says wedded bliss likean army of security out front. Ah, it’s the third rule of a corinthos or corinthos-related wedding — don’t skimp on the bodyguards. Honey, we got frisked in the parking lot. Alright, so maybe it was a little bit over the top. Just be glad the kids weren’t invited. Can you imagine what leo would have made out of that? Speaking of… what are you doing? I’m just gonna check in at home. What do you think’s happening?

[ Laughs ] Leo and rocco are running brook lynn and two nannies ragged. I just want to make sure there isn’t any trouble. With leo? Why would you think that? Look, um, I don’t mean to pry, but — when has that ever stopped you? It seems like this wedding might be really hard for you, and I’m sorry. I’ve been on the outside looking in on someone else’s happiness, and it’s the worst. Yeah, it’s not ideal.

[ Chuckles ] I finally found the guy, and turns out the guy is eternally taken. Oh, well. You gotta keep going, right? Yeah, you do, and hopefully one day not too far off from now, it is a little less painful. Well, you know what would make this day astronomically more bearable? Vodka. That, and my mother plotting jason’s murder.

[ Scoffs ] Inappropriate? Yes, absolutely. But it would mean that she was here and I could stop worrying about her. Still no word, huh?

[ Sighs ] No. And I know that if anyone can survive whatever the hell is happening, it’s my mom. But, I mean, she is human. And I just keep thinking, what if this is the one challenge that liesl obrecht can’t finagle her way through? I totally get it. I’m worried about liesl, too. But then I remember all of the crazy things she’s been through and lived to tell the tale. So, no matter what it looks like, the odds are actually in her favor. Oh, wish me luck. There’s my date. Your what? Terry: Ready to go? I want to dance with somebody. I can’t believe I’m about to do this. What, have some fun? Lots of things are fun. Like going back to my house and opening up a bottle of wine and watching a movie. Your pick. This can’t be the same biz that used to drag me to raves in high school. Yeah, three kids ago.

[ Scoffs ] You need to cut loose. And pitching a tent with your quasi brother-in-law is not the release that you need. Mm, tell me about it. Okay, that’s it. What exactly happened on that camping trip? You know what’s crazy? What’s that? This is something I wanted when I was a kid, but I couldn’t, you know, fully let myself want, because that’d mean no sonny, and I love my dad. I mean, we all did. Yeah, but at the same time, I knew there was something amazing and unbreakable between you and my mom. I’m just — like, I’m really happy for you guys. And I’m happy for myself. Is that — is that selfish? Uh, no, because, um… you know, when you think about it, you were the first significant thing your mother and I shared. You were the only child I was able to raise as an infant. And the fact that carly and I are here today is in large part because of you. How’s it going? Hey. Great! Come in, come in. Except I’m a little lonely in here. Oh, no, I thought the makeup artist did a great job, but you don’t like it. Is something wrong with it? Your makeup’s perfect. You are perfect. Oh, josslyn, stop. I’m not even dressed yet, honey. Mom, it doesn’t matter. I mean, you could walk down the aisle in that bathrobe and you’d still be the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen. Oh, gosh. Well, if I need an ego boost, I know who to call. [ Laughs ] Mom, I’m serious. Something is different. I mean, it’s like you’re glowing from the inside out. And I’m so relieved. You’re relieved? I knew that marrying jason was something you wanted, but…I don’t know, I just kind of got the feeling that something was holding you back. Because it was. Nina!

[ Muffled shouting ] Nina! Ni– don’t!

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I don’t know, I-I think you’re giving me a little too much credit. I don’t know, it’s true. I mean, your mom and I, you know, liked each other before you came along, but with this, you know, friendship, whatever — whatever you want to call it. But it was you — it was you being born, taking care of you, being in it together for you that showed us the way to love each other. Mm. Well, in that case, you’re welcome. Yeah.

[ Laughs ] And I know — I know I’ve said this before, but…

[ Sighs ] …Today of all days, I-I need to say it again. It was truly… one of the greatest joys and privileges of my life to raise you for that year. Just to watch you grow up, to be a part of your life. I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you’re gonna be standing next to me today. When you marry my mom.

[ Chuckling ] You’re marrying my mom. That’s the plan.

[ Sighs ] It means so much to me, too. Hi. Hi. Hi. Sorry to keep you waiting. You look great. Thank you. So do you. Thanks. Dr. Westbourne, we’re going to a quartermaine affair and all of the hospital bigwigs are going to be there, so I’m assuming we’ll see you, too? You know, I wasn’t able to get away. Have fun. I know this one. I said something wrong. It was just a camping trip. Oh, sure it was. You know I’ll get it out of you eventually, after I get your opinion on this bartender at the club tonight. I think he’s totally into me.

[ Laughing ] Oh! Excuse me. Hi. You guys going out tonight? That was the plan. Okay, well, I’m sure you know britt’s mother is missing and jason’s wedding is in her face every five seconds. That’s her ex. Oh, i did say something wrong. I know she’s not your favorite person, but maybe…I don’t know, she’s your co-worker, you guys! You should have her go out with you. Um… yeah, don’t you think that’d be a little transparent? Like you said, we’re hardly friends. So be subtle about it. She could use the distraction. It would take her mind off of things. This is a place of healing, isn’t it? This is your chance to heal. I got in my head a little bit. In your head how? I kept thinking about all the challenges. You know, like, uh, is this too soon? What about the business? Is this gonna change my relationship with jason? Well, of course it would change it, but in all the best ways, right? Right. I was looking for a guarantee to make me feel better, but we know life has no guarantees. So once I let that go… you were free. Free! Free to be happy and live in the moment and be at peace. I mean, I’m marrying jason, who I love and trust completely, and I’m so excited, even though I have no idea what’s coming.

[ Laughs ] Well, whatever it is, you have the perfect partner to handle it with. Yeah. And together, jason and i can handle anything. What are you doing?! There’s a fire in the entrance. You can’t get through there. I think nina’s in there. You can’t smash the window. There could be a backdraft. There’s got to be another way in. There’s a delivery entrance. Let’s go! Maybe drew’s out there, maybe he’s not, but we’ll never know without having more to go on. Our leads are thin at best. Which is why you’ve come to harmony. Dante: 10 years ago, peter handed drew over to kidnappers, and we know he didn’t do that alone. But we think shiloh helped him. Okay. And then more recently, peter sabotaged drew’s plane to go down. We don’t think shiloh had anything to do with that. But maybe someone he knew did. Oh. I get it. Someone like me. Whoever your boss is, you got to realize that they have more use for me than they do for you. Is that so? Well, why else am I still alive? A question I ask myself every day. Look, they’re keeping me on ice for a reason.

[ Sighs ]

[ Groaning ] Aah! What was that for? So you wouldn’t try to jump me like you’ve done the last three times. You know…

[ Groans ] You pride yourself on how intimidating this place is, but believe me, kandahar was way worse. And that’s how I know. Know what?

[ Grunts ] I’ve been grabbed by true believers. And you’re not one of them. The only gleam that you’ve got in your eye is for money. And lucky for you, I got a lot of that.

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[ Groaning ] We’ve been through this. And yet it’s still not computing. Well, maybe I’m just not interested in money. Which doesn’t make any sense. This is not a military installation. You’re not a terrorist. You don’t live and die by your cause. You’re a mercenary, which means you have no loyalty to anything except for your bank account. And you can make that account bigger, is that it? I’m telling you, I can pay you whatever they’re paying you to keep me here, and I can pay you a whole lot more if you get me home. So, from a financial perspective, which is the only perspective that you care about, you are far better served to work with me than against me. Are you suggesting that I had something to do with the disappearance of your ex-husband? I don’t think that’s what sam meant. We know you were in custody at the time. Harmony, you’re a capable woman. You can orchestrate anything behind bars. If I was so capable, would I be making rent cleaning up after ryan chamberlain? Well, then tell me you had nothing to do with it. Visiting hours are wrapping up. So I suggest you get a move on. Gracious greetings on this momentous occasion. Hey, spinelli. You ready? I am. You know, carly is one of the first people I met through you, and… I had to work hard to win her over. Oh, I remember. Yeah, b-but… I’ve always been in awe of your friendship. You know, so… so pure and unwavering. And it’s funny — it never, never occurred to me that you’d wind up together. But now that you have, I can’t imagine it any other way. Thank you. Neither can I. So, austin-wannabe-quartermaine is talking to you about leo? Yes, he suggested that leo might benefit from seeing a specialist. What kind of specialist? Someone that could help him communicate better. Uh…

[ Scoffs ] My son communicates just fine. I understand him perfectly. Don’t you? I do. I do. I think I do. Okay, then what’s the problem exactly? Well, it’s not a problem per se — don’t — don’t — don’t “per se” me. What? Okay, it’s just something that austin thought that we might want to follow up on. Well, then he’s making a federal case out of nothing. The same guy, mind you, who was trying to weasel his way into our family and use poor, innocent chase to do it. I got the impression that austin was genuinely concerned. Well, then, he’s overreacting. Leo cut his finger. End of story. He’s overreacting. And what if he’s not? Um, so, what is it? What’s what? I can tell you want to ask me something. How do you do that? It’s a mom thing. So, what is it? I just don’t know if it’s an appropriate time to bring it up. There’s no inappropriate between us. You can ask me anything at any time. Well, when you said that thing about worrying if it was too soon to get married… it made you think about sonny. Are you thinking about him, too? I always think about sonny. He’s always with me. But… today I’m marrying jason, and he’s my best friend, and I love him, and I’m so proud that I get to say my vows with you standing beside me. I can’t wait. Yeah? Alright, then let’s get me ready to get hitched. Oh, wait! Not before I give you this. Nina! Phyllis, can you hear me? Wake up! Phyllis! You can’t leave me like this.

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[ Indistinct conversations ] You have a lot of confidence for a guy in a cell. Must be the navy seal in me.

[ Groans ] Why didn’t you take me out? ‘Cause I would have got halfway down the corridor and then humpty and dumpty would have built their brick wall. It’s hector and dmitri. Yeah, same thing. Look… my ribs hurt enough already. Okay? The only car that’s available is already gone. The “great escape” is not my ticket out of here. But I am. You help me, and I will help you in return. You have no money to bribe me with. You’re dead, remember? Dead men don’t have bank accounts. I’m not gonna be dead for much longer. Hey. You hungry? ‘Cause there’s an eisenhower-era cupcake in that vending machine over there, and I’ll rock-paper-scissors you for it right now. I totally screwed that up, didn’t I? Going straight for harmony like that. So stupid. Don’t be so hard on yourself. S-so, I didn’t screw it up? Well, I wouldn’t go that far. Look, hey, it’s not easy — I get it — breathing the same air as that woman. Yeah, my mom seems to be doing a good job at it, though. Well, in her defense, it’s either harmony or probably a serial killer or something. Stop.

[ Chuckles ] For what it’s worth, I really don’t think that sam believes you had anything to do with drew’s disappearance. Yeah, well, she could have fooled me. She’s reliving the trauma. And I know that’s difficult. I even know that I deserve her scrutiny. It’s just… I just — I meant what I said when I — when I said I’m really just trying to turn my life around. You know, I go to bed every night and I hope that tomorrow is the day I’m going to wake up and not be reminded of my past or the crimes I committed in the name of shiloh or the people that I hurt. That day is yet to come, but — but you still go to bed with some hope, right? Because the minute we stop doing that, we become that criminal or that disease. And it’s never gonna change. Maxie, can I stop you for a second? Just a quick question. Are there any other fraught social situations that I get to look forward to before the wedding begins? Because I don’t want to miss another opportunity to offend someone else today. Okay, well, I think it’s too late to make a first impression with the core quartermaines. Right. That ship has sailed. Yeah. Um… I wouldn’t ask jason about his line of work. Okay. Oh, or how he met carly. Right. Or, you know what? Just don’t talk to him at all. I’ll say congratulations. Perfect. Awesome. Um, a-actually, can you give me one second? Sure. Thanks. Hm. It’s — it’s — it’s terribly painful when you — when you love someone and realize that your lives are going in different directions. N-no one’s fault. It’s just that you want different things, but to the point where staying together means you can no longer be your true selves. Spinelli, I’m sorry. Oh, no, d-don’T. Um… I don’t say it to dwell on my situation with ellie. I say it to — to shine a light on how happy I am for you. You and carly accept and understand each other completely. So… that sad day will never happen for you. I mean, they — they say marriage is a test. Well, you’ve already passed that one with flying colors.

[ Sighs ] Hi! Sorry to interrupt. Hey. Actually, no, not really, because it’s my job. Everything seems to be in order. I checked with the rector. Carly’s putting on her final touches. Nothing left to do except keep everyone on schedule. And get married. Oh, yes, and get married. That I can do. Hey, scott. It’s britt. Have you heard anything? I know, I — I just thought we’d know more by now. And I figured anna would be more likely to reach out to you than me. Just please keep me in the loop. Thanks. Hey, uh… do you think mom’s okay?

[ Chuckles ] Right, right. Yeah, pretty soon, whoever has her will be begging to give her up. Talk soon. She does look pretty upset. Yeah, I know. But the deejay is doing a whitney houston retrospective tonight. It’s your call. She’s your co-chief. But you’re my friend, so whatever you want to do, I’m in. Josslyn, you did not have to get me anything — um, yes, I did, because I’m the maid of honor. Open it. Ah!

[ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh. I originally wanted it to check all the boxes — old, new, borrowed, blue. But then I realized that that tradition is about warding off the evil eye with good luck. And that’s bull, because you never rely on luck or just take what life hands you. Not my style. You see more than what’s offered. And you fight for better than what you get. You make the impossible possible. And isn’t that what today’s about? It’s proof that losing one love doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find another. You know what I thought was impossible? Loving you more than I already do. And that just happened. I love you, too. Come on, nina! Hey, don’t you dare. Listen. Don’t you — don’t you dare go anywhere, you hear me? Jax? Jax: Can you stand up? I think so. Okay, come on. I got you. This way. Come on. Nina! Just go. Just go! I’ll — I’m gonna get her. I’ll come back! Hey. Hey, stay with me, okay? I love you too much to lose you. You understand? Hey.

[ Hoarsely ] I love you, too.

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As usual, maximista, you’ve outdone yourself. Please save the congratulations for after the vows are exchanged and the cake is cut, ’cause as we know, pretty much anything could go wrong. Well, I’m available to troubleshoot should the need arise. And save one dance for me, I hope. Austin won’t mind? Let him.

[ Chuckles ] So, daddy used to say that it’s not a quartermaine wedding unless someone throws a drink or there’s a duel at dawn. So, what do you think we have to look forward to today? You serious? Yeah. Just gonna stand there and act all folksy and familiar with me, huh? Like you’re just one of the gang? Olivia. You seem angry. I am angry. You’re angry. Mm-hmm. Quit nosing around my kid. How is leo? He’s perfect. You know, you never brought him by for that follow-up that I thought we talked about. Well, ned took him to an appointment with his actual pediatrician, who said — wait for it — everything’s perfect. I wasn’t suggesting that there was anything wrong with him. No, you kinda were. What I was suggesting was that everyone might benefit from another specialist’s opinion. Or… or you were using my kid to worm your way into this family the same way you used chase’s crumbling marriage. You think I would manipulate a child to improve my situation in a business? I don’t know. Would you? No. I wouldn’T. Look at it this way — either way, you win. Either you prove me wrong — and I hope that you do — or you get some valuable medical information and you can figure out what you want to do next. Is there a problem? Yeah. A big one. Heading out? Yeah. I have plans. You? Do I have plans, or am I heading out? Either one.

[ Chuckles ] Only plans I have — to catch up on e-mails. Well, don’t stay too late, okay? Terry, we’ve got a big problem. What’s wrong? Okay, I-I tried to update the shared document with your notes for tomorrow’s meeting, and I-I must have pressed the wrong button ’cause it’s just gone. The whole thing? I’m so sorry. I don’t know what happened. There goes my night out. Hey, maybe I can help. Okay, okay, enough of this, because I’m going to have to call angela back here to redo my makeup.

[ Chuckles ] Well, I probably shouldn’t tell you, then. Tell me what? Cam proposed. What?! …That we do the chicken dance tonight.

[ Laughs ] Oh, my god, josslyn. Did I get you? Don’t ever do that to me again. Okay? Oh, my god, mom. Don’t worry, I am a long way away from getting married. Yeah, years and years and years away. And then a few years after that. Okay, okay. I get it. Yeah, well… someday you are gonna find someone that you love and you want to spend the rest of your life with. And when that happens —

if that happens. It will happen. And my wish for you is that you’re as sure of the person you’re marrying as I am about jason. Yeah, I wish that, too.

[ Coughing ] Here. Sit down. Sit down. Okay. Where’s nina? And mike? They’re still inside. But the fire…

[ Coughing ] Don’t — don’t worry about me. Go help them. I’ll be back. Okay.

[ Coughing ] You came. There’s no place I’d rather be, except maybe out of here. Take my hand.

[ Coughing ] It’s alright. It’s alright. I got you. I got you.

[ Wood creaks ] Oh! Aah! Mike! Nina, no! No! Mike! No! No, no, no! Mike! Mike! Stop! Stop! We can’t! We have to go, now! Mike! Mike!

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Well, I-I talked to harmony. I thought I might be able to convince her to help, but I don’t know that I was successful. Uh, well, you’re about to find out right now. Um… I can give you a name. We’ll take whatever you got. Dallas kirby. Shiloh knew him from his days working in the military, and he would reach out to dallas when he needed help, um… removing an obstacle. A fixer? Yeah, something like that. Thank you, harmony. Just be careful. Okay? ‘Cause I never met the man — I didn’t want to — but all of shiloh’s associates were, um… dangerous. Yeah, well… so are we. Your nurse is gone.

[ Groans ] The nurse will be apprehended by my men. Let’s say she’s not, just for fun. Where do you think will be her first stop? I’m guessing, um, probably the U.S. Consulate. Or, um… maybe she’ll check in at the nearest five-star hotel. And I think you and i both agree that she’s completely believable. I mean, there’s nothing untrue or fake about her, right? Chloe is gonna tell her story, and it will be backed up by our good friend the internet. Just think about it — somebody’s just got to enter her name into a search engine and then bingo — who she is, where she’s from, all of it. And your dark little site here isn’t gonna be dark for much longer. Not my problem, mate. Really? Isn’t it? I mean, you’re running out of time to save your own ass, russel. Come on. Your boss gets wind of this… I mean, he’s clearly got a reason to keep me alive, but you? Not so much, man. I mean, they want to clear their tracks, they want to cover their tracks — you are a goner. That’s a very entertaining pitch. But we’re about to find chloe, and then you’ll see I made the right choice. Man [On radio]:

Found the nurse’s coat.

No sign of her.

We’re fanning out on foot. Huh! I wonder what was closer, the hotel or the U.S. Consulate. My offer still stands. Terry: Don’t worry about it. I can probably reconstruct the notes from memory. Two heads will be better than one. It’s my staff meeting. You won’t even be there. True, but we’re co-chiefs, and if we both don’t do well at this job, then neither of us does. Okay. You win. Really, I am so sorry. Next time, just be careful, okay? Mm. And maybe order some pizza. Whatever toppings you want. It’s gonna be a late night. Okay. Excuse me. Did I just hear the word “problem”? That can’t be right. There are no problems today — nil, nada, zip. At least none that can’t be postponed until after the wedding. Right, everyone? Absolutely. Um… why don’t you come with me? We’ll, uh, go and, uh, check out the flower arrangements in the chapel. I already saw the arrangements when maxie ordered them. Okay, well, then we’ll go see how they turned out. Let’s go. Thank you. And you. Yes? I did mention to you that I planned this wedding, right? Of course you did. Which means I chose the color theme, arranged the flowers, music, reception, and about 10 million other details. And I did all of this in like less than a month, which I have to say is a near superhuman feat. So, please, try not to torpedo it. Well, first and hopefully last crisis averted. Yeah. So… time to take your place and await your bride? Let’s do it. Josslyn: There you go! The finishing touch. Thank you so much, josslyn. Oh, I’m just glad you like it. E you kidding? I love it. I love it. Okay! Well, what do you think? Look, I know what I said about the bathrobe, and that’s true, but this dress… it’s a step up, right? It’s almost as stunning as the woman in it. Mm! Are you ready? I am. Let’s get married. Jax, stop it! Let go of me! Mike is still in there! Listen, I am not gonna let you go back in there. It’s too dangerous. I can help him! Please! No. No! Mike, get out of there, please! I know you can do it!

[ Echoing ] Please!

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How’s ryan enjoying his afternoon excursion? Ryan’s in his room resting. This is chris. I know ryan’s presence here concerns you. Ryan’s presence does more than concern me, it alarms me and fills me with dread. Every time I walk in here, I have to brace myself, worried that he’ll be in here. And every time you see him, is there any change? Ryan’s been reduced to an invalid. He’s no threat to anyone. Says every teenager in a horror film right before the guy with the chainsaw shows up. Okay. You know what? I’m not responsible for ryan being here. I didn’t even ask to be assigned to him, but my job is to care for him, so I’m gonna do that to the best of my ability. But don’t mistake that for liking him or defending him, because I don’T. It’d just be easier to believe you if I didn’t know how susceptible you were to a certain kind of monster. Sam: Ah! Whoo! Strike three. I think —

[ Chuckles ] Well, I didn’t know you were counting balls as strikes. Good thing the game wasn’t riding on that because you missed by a mile. Really? Well, I did, but I think it was because I was distracted a little bit. Oh, yeah? Mm-hmm. I wonder why.

[ Chuckles ] Ah! Oh. You’re lucky, drew. Your ribs are only bruised and not broken.

[ Exhales sharply ] Guards must be slacking. Well… at least they spared my pretty face this time. I still think your plan is insane. Well, it worked, didn’t it? I turned you in for stealing a pen. Which gave them a reason to trust you. You’re a navy seal, right? Yeah. Yes. So didn’t they teach you how to turn a pen into a howitzer or something? Well, maybe not a howitzer. How about a lock pick? Possibly, yeah. Okay, so why didn’t you escape? Leave you here? No way. Okay, so we’ve lost the pen, you have multiple bruises and contusions, and maybe the guards trust me. What do we do now? We get the hell out of here. Josslyn: Hello, spencer. Or should i call you victor?

[ Chuckles ] Victor? You can’t possibly be mistaking me for my late and unlamented great-great-uncle. No, I was mistaking you for someone who had grown up a little bit, maybe even achieved some decency. My bad. You’re taller, but you have not grown at all inside. You are still as selfish, spiteful, and dishonest as ever. But how do you really feel? I really feel like punching you in the face, but that would just give you another excuse to feel sorry for yourself. What are you talking about? Poor, poor, pitiful spencer, with his trust fund and his mansion and his boarding school in europe. You don’t get along with daddy, so that justifies you lying and using people, right? Getting trina to keep your secret and telling her that your name is victor. And for what? It’s all just gonna blow up in your face. You know why? Because the truth always comes out. Always. What do you want? Look, I’m just trying to spare the people I care about as much pain as possible. That actually includes phyllis and nina. Well, there’s not gonna be any pain once you leave town. What? Wait, nina hasn’t — she hasn’t talked to you yet? No, no. I just — I lost my phone, came to look for it, it’s not here. So you still don’t know the truth. Well, you make that sound like it’s a threat. I don’t give a damn about your truth. I just want to find nina so we can get on with our lives. It’s a little late for that. Always has been. Peter, just go. Leave us in peace. You know, the longer you’re here, the greater the chance that you’re gonna get discovered. Oh, I intend to leave, and soon. But you and phyllis won’t be. In fact, the two of you won’t be setting foot outside the tan-o ever again. Don’t worry, phyllis. It’s gonna be okay. I know peter. He’s a big talker. He’s just your typical insecure bully, and you’re going to crumble like a paper cup when valentin alerts the police. Nice try, nina. But even if valentin did pick up on your feeble attempt to warn him, I’m gonna be long gone before law enforcement ever shows up. You and phyllis, on the other hand, will succumb to a different fate.

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wait, I thought you were the one that had thousands and thousands of hours of experience with baseball and softball. I think I said tens of thousands of hours. Oh, yeah? Well, I think that time was wasted… really? …Because you have a serious flaw in your swing. I got a flaw in my swing? Yes. So you’re the expert now. Alright. Samantha, why don’t you show me how it’s done? Oh, no way. I am not giving my tips out for free. Besides, my team is going to the championship, just as I predicted. And where’s your team going, dante? Nowhere, because you guys got beat. Home. Home. Yeah, I know. And you know what? You’re just like I thought. You’re all talk. Hold the bat tight. Hey, hey, hey. Mm-hmm. Not — not so tight. That’s too tight? Yeah. Okay. Now I need your knuckles aligned. Aligned? Uh-huh. Okay. Like that. Oh, yeah? Yeah. Feels kind of funny. Shoulders back. Mm, okay. Face toward the pitcher. Yeah. Choke up. Come on. Yeah. Yeah. Choke up. You have no idea what you’re talking about, do you?

[ Laughs ] How many guards have you seen total? I haven’t kept count. 10 all together on different shifts at different times. Any guess on nationality? They seem to be from all over. That could actually work for us. How? Because if they’re mercenaries, that means that they’re in it for the money. They’re gonna do their job, but they’re not gonna risk their lives to stop an escape.

[ Pounding on door ] Guard: Time’s up. If we could only get our hands on some keys. You took that beating so the guards would trust me. Mind a little more pain? What? No time to explain. Start moaning. Ahhh! Again, but louder.

[ Screaming ] Guard, I think he’s punctured a lung. We need to get him to a doctor.

[ Groaning ] He can die for all I care. I’m pretty sure russell cares, and whoever russell works for. Look, someone thinks this man is valuable, and if he dies, who do you think they’ll blame?

[ Groaning ] How much do you know? Or should I say,

think you know? Well, trina told me that you got back to port charles long before your family knew and how the night you met her at her graduation party, you told her your name was victor.

[ Chuckles ] Is that all trina told you? Well, you spent a couple of days playing games, chatting her up, but mysteriously refusing to meet her friends or let her take your photo. But then trina came up to me and cam at the metro court pool, and we introduced her to our old pal, spencer cassadine. She could have busted you right then and there, like she should have. But you let her keep your secret. Things are complicated with my father. Oh, how convenient. Excuse me? I don’t excuse you, spencer, and I don’t feel sorry for you either. You know, it’s a shame that you have a rotten relationship with your father. Other people have it much worse, and they don’t have the luxury of a bottomless bank account or a grandmother who would drop everything to rush to their side. Which reminds me, how could you do that to laura? How could you be in port charles for weeks and not even try to see her? What was so important?! It’s none of your business. Well, when we were kids, that was your tell. Whenever you said something was “none of your business,” it meant that you were lying, hiding, or doing something you weren’t supposed to. Is that still how you operate? Is that why you needed trina to keep your secret? Trina was just being a good friend. No, no, no. You took advantage of trina’s compassion to play mind games with daddy. You flirted with her to get her to cooperate without ever once mentioning that you had a serious girlfriend. See, this is still your fundamental problem, spencer. You have no idea what the word “friendship” actually means. You know, I’m not asking you to forget or forgive my involvement with shiloh or dawn of day. Well, considering what he almost did to my daughters, it will never be forgiven or forgotten. And I went to jail for that. I paid my debt to society, just like you’re trying to do. That’s true. Okay. I’m not in a position to throw stones while I sit here as an inmate. And I admit that you were helpful in giving nikolas notes on ryan’s correspondence. Yeah, well, you want to protect your nephew. I understand that. It’s everything alright with your nephew? Is that what’s troubling you? Well, you know, that and other things. And I know better than to ask what those other things are, so I’m gonna get back to work. That’s okay. I have this friend… who I think is about to make a terrible mistake. I’m trying to minimize the damage here and keep nina from being harmed. You remember that when you get your memory back. I’d call you mike, but we both know that’s not your name. Mike is the only name that I remember, the only name that means anything to me. Nina and I, we let go of the past. All I care about is our future together. Well, the funny thing about the past is you can run from it, you can even hide for a little while, but eventually the past will always catch up with you. And guess what — today’s your day, mike. Peter, your issue is with me, not phyllis. Let her go. I’m not leaving you, nina. There’s no way. Oh, the loyalty between the two of you is quite touching. Do you have any rope in the back? What do you want with rope? What do you think? Go, go get it. And some duct tape. Oh, and, phyllis, hurry. Look hard and look fast. If you’re not back in three — no, you know, let’s make it two minutes, then nina’s blood will be all over your hands. It’s okay. Oh, and before you go, leave all the cellphones on the floor. All the phones, phyllis. Now you’re on the clock, and remember, I have your gun from behind the bar, so don’t even try and think about being a hero again.

[ Sighs ] I thought she’d never leave.

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Well, I’m sorry I don’t meet your lofty standards, joss. Right, because it’s too much to ask for you not to use people. Look, I had a plan for how I was gonna return to life in port charles. Meeting trina was not part of that plan, okay? Meeting her was a total surprise. I thought I was gonna hang out here in town, lay low for a while, stay under the radar until I was ready to deal with my father. Yeah, then you met trina and started lying your head off. Besides calling myself victor, when did I lie to trina? You told her that you’d meet her friends on the 4th of july, but you knew if you’d do that, me and cam would recognize you, so of course you didn’t show up. Oh, that. Yeah, “oh, that.” Yeah, “oh, that.” You left trina twisting, talking about some guy she met who never actually showed up. Look, trina was unlike anyone who I’d ever met at boarding school. We hit it off almost instantly. Please, spencer, that’s the definition of using. You saw that she liked you, and that’s how you got her to keep the secret. Wait, did — did trina tell you that she liked me? Really? That’s all you got from this conversation, just another prop for your gigantic ego? No, did trina say those words specifically, that she’s into me? Why do you care? Because I like her, too. Sorry to keep you waiting, spence. Hello, josslyn. What’d I miss? A lot. Ahhh! Whatever’s going on with him, it’s way beyond my expertise. If we don’t get him to a doctor, he might not make it.

[ Groaning ] I’m gonna go get some help. No, there’s no time. Look, I’m a nurse, remember? I can recognize when someone’s dying.

[ Screaming ] You know how important drew is. If he dies, they’ll kill you, too.

[ Groaning ]

[ Grunts ]

[ Grunting ] He’s out, he’s out. Probably not for long. Come on. Get the keys. Here. Ahh. Unlock the cuffs. Quick, quick, quick. There we go. You got it. You got it. Okay. Let’s move, let’s move, let’s move. Come on. Here, come on. Let’s keep moving. Let’s go. Let’s go! Alright, how’s that? Is that more to your liking? Yes, that’s — that’s much better. Thanks, coach. But it reminds me, there is one more thing I need you to work on. I — another thing I got to work on? Yeah. What’s that? Your home run trot. Oh, okay. The bat flip, it’s everything. Is it? Yeah. Alright. I’ll remember that. But you’re the one who probably should be practicing that because you actually have something to celebrate. I do? Yeah. The end of your parole. Oh. Yeah. Every time I think about being on parole, it reminds me of why I’m on parole. Because I rid the world of shiloh. I mean, I don’t need to get into any of the details, but suffice it to say, I can relate to him. You know, he’s been trying to do the — the right thing, but the road to hell is paved, et cetera, et cetera. Is that how you ended up in prison? Well, that’s what I tell myself, but the truth is, is that my best intentions were fueled by an addiction to alcohol. Yeah, I guess you could say I’m addicted to men like shiloh, which is a very hard habit to admit to yourself, let alone break. Yeah, I know I have been known to fall under the sway of an unworthy man or two or 10. So what advice do you have for your well-meaning friend? The same thing that I failed to do — stay out of it. You sound like the one who’s running away from something. Or do you expect me to believe that you came all the way out here for nina’s sake? No, I’ll admit I’ve made mistakes. I thought I was doing the right thing at the time, and then I’m driving away the people I care about. You should learn from that. You sound like alexis. Who? A friend. She says I’m too much of a fixer. But one person can’t save everyone, and if you try, sometimes you end up getting burned yourself. You should take her advice and go home. Well, I would, but this isn’t just about nina. Well, what is it about? You and me. So you really thought you could just run away from home, huh, nina? Forget all your troubles, all the damage you caused, and start a shiny new life with a man that wasn’t even yours to begin with. Well, hey, think about it this way. Now you won’t even have to face carly and explain to her why you kept her husband all to yourself. So if you think about it, really, I’m freeing you from a world of grief. And hey, if you’re lucky, nina, maybe there’s a little corner of hell where you and nelle benson can be reunited. Wouldn’t that be nice? You sick, twisted son of a bitch. Your baby is so much better off without you in her life. Oh, I’m gonna find my baby. But you —

[ Timer beeping ] You’ve run out of time. I guess phyllis didn’t turn out to be that good of a friend after all, right? Phyllis: Don’t shoot! Cutting it a bit close, aren’t we, phyllis? I forgot where the tape was. Yeah, yeah, yeah, excuses. Alright. Tape her hands behind her back, then tie her to the chair. Good and tight. And then I’m gonna tie you. Peter. Hmm? Question — how are you gonna find your baby if you’re in prison? Huh? You should just get out of here while you’re still free, ’cause I’m sure by now, valentin has alerted anna, and you know what that means. If anna knows, then the wsb is on their way. Oh, let them come. I don’t think they’re gonna like what they find when they arrive.

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you should hit something. Oh, I would love to, trust me. It’s just that any mention of shiloh reminds me of his connection to peter august and how they were conspiring to hand drew over to helena. Well, that’s ancient history now. Is it? What if shiloh knew who peter used to arrange for drew’s plane to go down? Well, even if he did, shiloh’s dead. Well, there is someone else, someone who was very close to shiloh who is still alive. You know, it’s my job to look after inmates’ health, but I’ve always felt that that included emotional well-being. I’m not dying for a drink, if that’s what you’re thinking. I think you’re lonely, and there’s no shame in that. I mean, the occasional visit from family and friends doesn’t always help. Sometimes it makes things worse. Like when your nephew came with his girlfriend. What about it? Well, as you recall, I had a bad feeling about esme. And you have such good instincts about people? Okay, I deserve that. But I do know trouble when I see it. I mean, why was she so interested in ryan? I don’t know. You know, some people are just fascinated with criminals. I don’t know, fascinated is one thing, but from what I observed, esme seemed to be upsetting ryan. How do you explain that? You should know, josslyn, spence and I have no secrets. Anything you can say to my boyfriend, you can say to me. Anything I have to say to spencer, I’m gonna say to spencer. Trina told josslyn that I was in town before I let anyone else know, that I used a fake name and everything. Everything? Oh. Is there something else I should know? Isn’t it bad enough that I made trina keep my secret? You think I’m proud of that? Oh, poor trina. She’s such A… what’s the word? Human being? That’s two words. I was thinking of idealist. I mean, she always seems to be looking for the best in people. Spend a few years at boarding school, you’ll never be an idealist again. You get to be too jaded. But trina? She must be so disappointed in you, spence. How can I help you make it better?

You can’T. You want to make things right? Start by telling your father the truth. Or you’ll what, tell him for me? Gee, thanks, joss. I’m sorry I don’t have the perfect relationship with my dad like you do. You and I have our own history. I don’t see how. You’re — you’re part of nina’s past. I’m her present and future. Nina is not the first woman you and I have fought over. Hell, she’s not even the second. Okay, enough with the hints. If you and I fought over women in the past, that means you know who I am, right? You know my name, right? What’s my name? Do I have kids? Do I have a family? What do I do for — no. You know what? Don’t even tell me, ’cause everything that comes out of your mouth is a lie. Look, I promised nina that she could be the one to tell you who you are, okay?

[ Exhales sharply ] I can tell you this much — there are people who have risked their lives to hold on to what’s supposedly yours. What is mine… is here in nixon falls… with nina. Peter, I don’t know why you’re going to all this trouble. You know, you could have easily chartered a plane and been on your way to mexico by now. Just wave goodbye to you and phyllis on the way? Ignore the fact that you’re both witnesses? I don’t know if you know this about me, nina, but I am a fanatic about tying up loose ends. But you don’t have any time. See? Mike is gonna be back here any minute. Mike, mike, mike, mike, mike, mike, mike. Don’t you mean sonny? Who’s sonny? You mean to tell me she didn’t tell you? Tell me what? Don’T. I am so sorry to disappoint you, phyllis, but our friend nina reeves here has known exactly who your friend mike really is all along. In fact, she knows his wife. She knows his kids. She just chose to lie about it all this time.

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No one’s following. Yet. As soon as that guard doesn’t check in, they’re gonna know something’s wrong. Come on, come on. I’ve pretty much seen the inside of my cell. You’ve had the run of the place. So where to now? On the other side of that door, there’s a courtyard, where they park their cars and things. Great. I’ll just hot-wire one of the cars, but it’s gonna take me a minute. Good thing we got the keys. How long you been planning this escape? Ever since you took that beating. Could have clued me in instead of making me think it was my brilliant idea. You can give me the credit when we get back home. “Home.” “Home” — now, that’s a beautiful word. Come on, come on. Guard #2: Where do you think you’re going? You want us to go see willow’s mom? Oh, um…you have a lot of catching up to do. So she actually goes by the name of harmony, and shiloh rarely ever made a move without her knowing about it. So he must have had something on her. I don’t think it was something more than it was some sort of an attraction. I think she thought he was charismatic, and that was all he needed. Harmony would basically do anything he asked, including drugging me and kristina to initiate us into the dawn of day. Well, you had every reason to kill that guy. Part of me wishes he was still around so we could question him about drew, but that’s not gonna happen. Well, you know what? We have the next best thing. Are you coming with me? How could esme, or anyone else for that matter, upset a sociopath like ryan? I mean, she came off a little entitled and spoiled, but maybe she’s just a harmless teenager.

[ Laughs ] No. Trust me, there’s nothing harmless about that girl. The smile, the perfect manners — they’re all a cover so she can slip the knife in your back and make off with your wallet. I think you’ve been here too long. Shiloh, he collected esme’s type at dawn of day — beautiful as butterflies but vicious as a nest of vipers.

[ Tapping on table ] Yeah? I’m here. You’ve known spence so much longer than I have. And I’m sure you realize his feelings about his family are complicated. Yeah, that’s one word for it. And just so you know, josslyn, I told spence that it was a mistake for him to mislead you and cameron into thinking he had just come to town, and I was very much against him putting trina in the awkward position of keeping his secret. Well, it’s good to know it’s unanimous. Everyone thinks I’m a jerk. Gee, what a shock. You know I don’t think that. You just need to work on your communication skills and your trust issues, that’s all. Hey, isn’t today your mom’s wedding day? Shouldn’t you be focused on that?

[ Chuckles ] I can multitask. I see. It’s more important for you to threaten to spoil spence’s new understanding with his father. Nina, what is he saying? You know mike’s real identity? Yeah, shame on you, nina. Lying to a nice woman like phyllis, manipulating her. She let you into her home, opened her door to you, sang your praises, and you deceived her all this time. You soulless bastard. Oh, excuse me! I’m not the one that let mike believe he was mr. Nobody. When you knew all along he was sonny corinthos, a married man with a beautiful wife and a whole bunch of grieving children back in port charles. Nina, is this true? Phyllis, please, you have to believe me. The man called sonny corinthos is gone. He drowned in the llantano river. And this much… much better man named mike took his place. Oh, that’s rich, nina. Really, I reinvent myself as peter august, and I’m sick and twisted, right? But you reinvent yourself and you’re what, considered the goddess of love? Is that it? Come on. Yeah, you’re right, peter. We both made a lot of mistakes. But listen, you have a chance to turn everything around right now. All you have to do is go and leave us alone. You know, I think I speak for phyllis here when I say we have heard just about enough from your lying mouth. Time to shut you up, nina reeves. No, listen, peter — no, no, no! I don’t want to die. I know. What can I say? Next time, choose better friends. Actually, you know what? Scratch that. We both know there’s not really gonna be a next time.

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Please help me. I saw this prisoner trying to escape, and I’m trying to stop him. Doesn’t look that way. You calling her a liar?

[ Grunts ]

[ Grunts, groaning ] Don’t tell me you were planning that, too? Sometimes you have to improvise. Help me move him. Come on.

[ Grunts ] That’s the second time that you’ve mentioned spencer’s girlfriend. So if esme is trouble, why do you care? Because you’re not the only one who’s lonely. My daughter and I are estranged, for good reason, but… it means that not only am I cut out of willow’s life, I’m cut out of my grandson’s life, which is just like this really long way of saying that I could use a friend, too. I would really like to pick up that conversation. Right now, though, I have a visitor. Yeah. Mom. Well, that’s a nice surprise. Hi. Hello, there. I’m happy to see you, too, but you’re a collateral benefit. We’re here for another reason. Yeah, more of a professional visit, actually. We want to talk to harmony about a case we’re working on. What happens between you and your dad is your business. However, you need to apologize to trina, and you’re gonna have to work for it, because if you’re going to make me choose between you and trina, I’m gonna choose trina. And it’s not even a hard call. I tried to explain to trina that this wasn’t about her. It was all about me and my father. Spence, listen to josslyn. I believe 100% you weren’t trying to treat trina poorly, but still, you did. Be the good guy I know you are and apologize. Acknowledge that you put trina in an impossible situation, and, you know, that wasn’t fair of you. Me? I did this, all by myself? Spencer, are you saying that there was someone in it with you? You claim to love nina, right? Those aren’t just words, I do love her and she loves me. Okay, then trust her to tell you the truth. Now, she’s probably back at the tan-O. We could go there together. I’m not going anywhere with you. Why not? You don’t trust nina? No, I trust nina. I don’t trust you. So you can go. You can stay. You can do whatever you want. You stay the hell away from nina. Peter: So you still think mike’s gonna save the day?

[ Laughs ] Well, I guess mike’s no more heroic than sonny corinthos, huh? Ooh! Apologies in advance for the fumes, ladies. This is certainly no chanel no. Five, nina. Not to worry. This’ll all be over in just a few minutes.

[ Muffled screaming ] As the saying goes, dead men — and women — tell no tales.

[ Screaming ] You did this to yourself, nina. I was willing to work with you, but you had to run to your aunt liesl, didn’t you? Well, let’s look on the bright side, shall we? Maxie, my daughter, and i will live happily ever after. Oh, and we’re gonna take little james with us. He can grow up calling me dad.

[ Laughs ]

[ Muffled screaming ] Tan-O.

[ Laughs ]

[ Muffled screaming ] I’m sure that there’s gonna be some other guards stationed someplace. It’s gonna be tricky to find the right car. What other choice do we have?

[ Alarm blaring ] I guess they found the guard locked in my cell.

[ Sighs ] Come on.

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Or the car. I’m gonna hold off the guards as long as I can. I can’t just abandon you. Look, you’ve got to make it — there we go — somewhere public, okay? Very public. Preferably someplace with security cameras, like a U.S. Consulate or a luxury hotel or something. So I save my own life. Meanwhile, they kill you? No, somebody wants me alive for whatever reason. Now you’re wasting time. Go, go!

[ Alarm blaring ]

[ Grunting ] Ahh! Ah! Ah! Oh! You’re working on a case, and it involves harmony? Look, I don’t know what you suspect me of, but I am doing my best to try to clean up my act. Willow has made it very clear that she wants nothing to do with my life unless I truly change, which is what I’m trying to do, so I can be part of her life and part of my grandson’s life. Wait, wait, you have it all wrong. We are not here to accuse you. We actually need your help. Maybe I’m being too hard on you, spence. I should have made sure that you told your friends you had a serious girlfriend at school. I should have made sure my appearance at your party was expected, not a big surprise. That way, trina would have known your situation, that you were definitely not available, and she wouldn’t have gotten any unrealistic expectations. We just have to admit that we messed up and we’ll do better moving forward. Right, spence? Okay. Um… I have to go. I have to go get ready for my mom’s wedding. Esme, always a pleasure.

[ Chuckles ] Wow, esme. Thank you for throwing me under the bus. As if I did all of this by myself. Like you weren’t a part of me arriving in town early and in secret. As if you haven’t been a part of the stalking. You are the one who set ava’s car on fire, something that we never even discussed. I’m sorry. I just didn’t think it would help our cause if josslyn thought we were in this together. Trust me, this is your chance to make things right with your father. I’m only thinking about you.

[ Muffled screaming ] What the hell? Nina!

[ Muffled screaming ] Nina! Nina! Nina, are you there?

[ Muffled screaming, crying ]

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[ Scoffs ] Es that meanthat he is dead? Ir. Aww, my mom just texted me a picture of her, mac, and the kids at the county fair.

[ Breathes deeply ] Oh, they look really adorable with their matching cowboy hats.

[ Chuckles ] Really sweet. You know, I would offer you some wine or something, but you’re probably ready to hit the road, aren’t you? I have some time. One glass couldn’t hurt. Besides, I wanted to see you. I missed you. Okay. You and brook lynn are the only two people I can talk to about louise. Yeah. Hey, is that why you’re deciding to go back to port charles? Because you want to check in on your daughter? And have they finally found peter? Is it safe for you to go back to port charles? Well, dante called. Um, they found a little bit of peter’s blood in a subbasement lab at G.H. Ew. Does that mean that he is dead? Well, the pcpd still hasn’t found his body. So, it could mean he was hiding out there before he escaped. Okay, so, really, nothing has changed. No. Louise has to stay with brook lynn until I know peter can’t take her from me. Okay, well, in that case, why are you going back? You know, you left. Maxie, you left because you couldn’t stay away from your daughter — understandably so. And monica was getting all suspicious. No, let’s be real. Monica thought I was losing it. Okay, so did your time in texas give you the strength that you need to stay away from your baby girl? Just the opposite. I didn’t realize that you were still looking for peter. Do you have a lead? Not on peter, but one of his victims. Which one? There were many. Drew cain. Ma, I’m gonna ask you nice and polite-like — okay? — To, uh, butt out of my personal life, all right? Are you not the one that acknowledged that I gave you good advice when I told you that you needed more than work in your life? Honey, there — there — there’s nothing wrong with having a little bit of fun! Okay. M-me and sam were here the other night, eh, talking about a case. It was great. Mary, mother of god! You and the work. Honey, that — that is work. That is not fun. Okay. It became fun, all right, ma? All right? We had a — we had a really good time together. And?

[ Scoffs ] Are you — what happened? Ohhh. Leo:

[ Gasps ] Mom, look!

[ Gasps ] Oh, my god. Honey, you’re bleeding.

[ Gasps ] What would it take for me to drop the lawsuit? $500 million.

[ Scoffs ]

[ Both laugh ] That’s funny. That’s funny. Yeah, it is. It’s funny. The whole thing’s ridiculous. You just told me to name my price. I don’t have a price. Okay, a-all right. Let me rephrase. What can I offer you… to drop this lawsuit against the family? I don’t need money. I want the shares from elq… because I want to honor my father. Because he was disrespected by edward quartermaine when he was unfairly shunned. I admire your loyalty to your father — despite jimmy lee’s “antics.” My father lived a very quiet life. He never hustled anybody who wasn’t greedy. Well, the same couldn’t be said for his mother, beatrice leseur. She was a gold-digger — and probably the real source for grandfather’s grudge against jimmy lee. But, you know, none of that matters. Your father was cut out of the will — period. And none of us have the power to cut you back in. Edward did. Edward had the power.

[ Chuckles ] You know, I really wish he had put jimmy lee into the will. Then we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Austin! You won’t accept money. What will you accept? Short of voting shares. I think you’re scared, ned. I think you’re afraid I’m gonna win the lawsuit. Why’s that? Did something change? Did the quartermaines finally discover that edward wanted to revise his will after all? This is basically a deal memo… from the lawyer to my great-grandfather following up on a conversation where they discussed changing his will. My family was worried something like this might exist. How about that? But you know what this isn’t? It’s not a will. And it isn’t signed. I mean, edward might have changed his mind as soon as he got off the phone with the lawyer. But you know what? We’ll never find out, because he’s dead. And the only will that counts is the one that clearly states that jimmy lee holt is cut out — and all of his issue — that means all of his descendants.

[ Sighs ] Don’t tell me. Tell it to a judge in probate court. First of all, where did you find this? You went looking in my great-grandfather’s office, didn’t you? Why? Austin got to you. Why would you help him? If you value my friendship, chase, you will tell me the truth. Okay, fine. I took the document for austin.

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What good would that do him? You know, that is a fair point. I mean, it’s not as though cyrus is eliminating witnesses. Getting rid of laura and me does nothing to improve his circumstances. I would speculate his motives are of a more personal nature. He had months to stew about his incarceration and what brought him down… and plenty of time to nurture his resentment against the siblings whose love and acceptance he craved. And who turned against him in the end. I’m sure that’s how he sees it. For my part, I wish my brother never existed. The bottom line is, the two of you are in danger. What can we do about that? I’m right, aren’t I? You found something in edward’s will. There’s nothing specific in the letters. But if grandfather had left a record somewhere intending to change the will in jimmy lee’s favor, well, that might just give austin’s case a leg to stand on. I am just trying to save us all the expense and inconvenience of fighting this out in the courts — a fight you will surely lose. You’re awfully confident. You have no documentation that edward wanted to change his will and put jimmy lee in it. Your whole case is built on a pipe dream. Well, that remains to be seen. Wha– wha– what do you know that I don’t? Why would you throw my family under the bus for austin, with some guy that you barely know? The correspondence between edward quartermaine and his attorney show that edward wanted to add jimmy lee back into his will. And edward must have thought it was important, because he saved it. You know, I’m kind of surprised that monica and ned didn’t take the time to search the office when austin made his intentions known. Yeah, probably because they never thought in a million years that my great-grandfather would change his will over jimmy lee holt — I mean, someone who he specifically went out of his way to disinherit. And you never answered my question. What’s going on between you and austin? Why are you willing to help him? To get back at michael. I hate that I let this whole thing get so out of control. Eh, what does it say about me that I let this go on for so long? Forced all of us to live a lie? Willow. Babe…

[ Sighs ] It says that you were put into an impossible situation where no decision you could have made would have been the right one. Just admit it — I’m a terrible person. You’re not — you’re not a terrible person, willow. You’re a brave one. Sweetheart, what happened? I twisted the tab off. Oh, and then the jagged part cut your finger? You know what? I’m taking you to the hospital. It looks like that might need stitches. I want to show it to the doctor. Wait, what? What are — what are you talking about, ma? It’s not even that bad. What do you mean? Do you remember when you cut your foot outside the petris’ house? Yeah, I was five years old. Yeah, well, I s– you said you hurt your foot. I said I didn’t have time to deal with it. The next thing I know, you’re sitting there in a pool of blood listening to the yankees game. Okay, yeah. The yankees won. I survived.

[ Sighs ] Look… you know what? I almost didn’T. I almost died of a heart attack before I was 23 years old. Sweetheart, let’s go. I’ll see ya. The other night, I received a phone call from a man claiming that he was drew. He said that he needed my help. And then, all of a sudden, there was a bunch of commotion. And then… the line just went dead. Listen, maxie, if it’s really difficult for you to stay away from louise — and I completely get that — then why don’t you stay in texas a little longer with your family? Nina… I dream about my little girl every night. Louise, georgie, james, and I, we’ll be together — playing a game… singing a song… laughing. And then, I wake up. And I have tears streaming down my cheeks, and my heart feels like it’s breaking into a million pieces. I am so sorry. I have to see her again. But not like before. You know, I’m not gonna make up really lame excuses to stop by the quartermaine house and steal precious moments with my daughter. I have to be stronger. And I’m almost ready, nina. I’m almost there. Okay, so, what will make you fully ready? What can I do to help? Well, I was hoping you’d let me stay in nixon falls with you.

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I may have some informationthat you’re not yet aware of. Well, what do you plan to do with said information? Well, whatever happens, cousin ned, I hope you don’t take any of it personally, because we’re family, and it’s just business.

[ Elevator bell dings, doors open ] Okay. Liv! Oh. Hey, what’s wrong? Leo cut his finger. I think he might need a couple stitches. Oh, no. Hey, buddy. You mind if I take a closer look? Hmm… you want to get back at michael? Willow went to the gatehouse on wiley’s birthday. I could tell she was upset because her mom just stopped by out of nowhere. And…? I asked austin to help me to the gatehouse. And when I got there, michael’s shirt had been tossed aside, and so had his belt. Hey, maybe wiley spilled something on michael, and willow was just helping him clean up.

[ Clears throat ] When michael and willow left, I went up to willow’s room, and there was no question — they’d been sleeping together. Chase, I’m so sorry. And then, this morning, I heard — I heard willow on the phone talking to michael, saying she wanted to see him. And she sounded so desperate to see him in private. I mean, they lied to me, brook lynn. They lied to me. Michael, he was my friend. I trusted him. And willow… I loved her more than anything in the world. And they lied to me. And austin convinced you that michael has to pay. Except you’re not just hurting michael, chase. You’re hurting the rest of my family, too. Willow, I absolutely believe that chase should know the truth, but I th– I thought we were waiting till he could walk again. I thought so, too. But I can’t — I can’t keep going like this. I haven’t been able to sleep. I’m distracted at the hospital. I… I can’t live with myself anymore. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know how you feel. I hate lying. And chase — chase has been a good friend to me — the closest friend I’ve had since my brother morgan died. And now… he’s gonna think that I betrayed him — that I took away the one person that he — he loves the most. And you know what? He’s not wrong. But he is not right, either. No, michael, all you did was go along with my decision. Yeah, and all you did was try and help chase when he needed you. Look, two things can be true, willow. And the… the one truly wrong thing that we did was let chase go on believing that he has a future with you when he doesn’T. That’s a nice way of saying we lied to him. Yeah, but not out of malice, not with the intent to do harm. We lied to chase for his own good. And I — I might argue that we actually helped him in the beginning. All right? His love for you gave him incentive to recover. I mean, who knows if — if he would have made that progress without you? Okay, maybe. But at this point, the longer I wait, the more chase will be hurt, okay? He has a right to know the truth, and I have to be brave enough to tell him. I just wanted to tell you first. Thank you for backing me. Yeah, of course. Always.

[ Sighs ] Good. Okay. Time to go find chase. Willow, uh, wait. And the fbi has a team in place ready to take you both into protective custody. Protective… what about our families? I mean, cyrus has a history of going after loved ones to get back at his enemies. The pcpd has been alerted, and your families will be under surveillance. But the fbi has informed me that this threat was directed specifically at the two of you. Well, can’t the fbi just move us to a-a-a safe house in port charles? I’m afraid not. They need to take you to an undisclosed location. Not even I will know where you are.

[ Sighs ] When will this happen? Jordan: Immediately. The threat to laura and martin is imminent. Now, wait. Wait a minute. What about my mother? She’ll worry when she can’t see me and — and — and as fond as cyrus claims to be of her, he could change his mind, decide to go after her as well. The fbi will keep an eye on florence at her assisted living facility. No, no, no, no, no. She’ll — she’ll be confused. I need to explain the situation. I’m afraid not. You’re not gonna be able to contact her. Look, I’m sure that martin has cases pending. I have a city to run. How are we gonna be able to work? Can’t you work remotely and just delegate the rest to your deputies? Do I get a choice here? I’m sorry, laura. I know that this is difficult. All right. I’m going with you. Oh, that’s one of a million reasons why I love you so much. But I need you to stay here. Did the caller say where he was? Um, no. Dante had the pcpd tech trace the call, but no luck. You think it was drew cain? Yes, I believe it was drew. Look, you had a brief conversation. It was a bad connection. You obviously want drew to still be alive. Is someone manipulating you? I mean, it’s possible. But to what end? To lure you somewhere. To throw you off an existing investigation. We did think of that as being a possibility, but it still doesn’t tell us who was on the other end of that line. And you think peter’s involved? Sounds to me like something peter could be involved with. Well, we all know that peter arranged for drew’s plane to go down. If drew survived the crash… peter will be desperate to find him… and shut him up for good. You’re my hero, nina. You’ve been through so much, and you always come out on the other side. I feel like I need to stay here so I can soak up some of that strength. Believe me, maxie, I am no hero.

[ Sighs ] I make mistakes all the time. I mean, I’m probably making a mistake right now. Who knows? [ Laughs ] Okay, I know that you regret telling wiley that willow is not his real mom. But instead of moping around after michael said you couldn’t see wiley anymore, you came here and made a new life for yourself. I ran away. You found happiness. And I need to know what that feels like. I need to stay here so you can help me get the courage I need to go home and be at peace with my decision to leave louise with brook lynn.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Uh, sorry. Is, uh, that from your new guy? I’m sorry, maxie… but you have to leave — now.

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They’re about ready. They just need a few more minutes. Okay. Thanks. You know how much I want you to be with me, but I’m worried about spencer. He’s just been through this horrible ordeal with his father. He is primed to act out. I need you to be here to be the voice of reason, you know? To keep an eye out for him. I understand that, but — please, kevin. Please. This is the very best thing you could do for me. All right. I’ll stay. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Tell everybody I went on a business trip.

[ Chuckles ] I’ll look after laura. If there’s a silver lining in any of this, I’ll get to know my new sister a little better. If I may, can we box up the croissants and take them with us?

[ Chuckles ] Please. Okay, so, maybe I overreacted a little bit about the stitches, but I’m very glad he got the tetanus shot. Now I don’t have to worry about anything, right? No, your son is a champ. Took that shot without a peep. I gotta say, leo, you are a very brave young man.

[ Laughs ] I’d like to give you something. This is a fidget-spinner. Super fun. Go ahead, pick the one you want. You just kind of give it A… there you go.

[ Laughs ] Hey, just keep it dry and, uh, set up a follow-up appointment for next week, please. Oh, I-I-I was just gonna take him to his regular pediatrician. Please don’T. Please bring him to me. It’s very important to me that I finish the things that I start. You and your family want to cling to every penny in the vault. Please. This is not about the money for me. Then what’s it about, brook lynn? I don’t want austin waltzing in here staking claim to elq shares when I had to do a lot to gain control of elq for my father. This is my dad’s legacy — not jimmy lee holt’s, and definitely not austin’S. Not according to edward quartermaine. Before he got sick, he was gonna add jimmy lee back into the will. Okay, but he got sick and didn’t, so the point is moot. Maybe a judge will think otherwise. What happened to you, chase? Are you in that much pain that the only way to relieve it is by hurting michael and the rest of us qs as collateral damage? You can survive the loss of a few shares of elq. Michael invited you to live here. My family opened their hearts to you. Why turn your back on us? Michael only invited me to ease his guilty conscience. You’re better than this, chase. You save people. You don’t betray them. Look, take it from me. I have been where you are — doing dumb things and — and hurting people just out of spite. So I know from experience that hurting michael and willow is not gonna heal your pain. Willow: But what is there to wait for? Every day that passes — every minute — the lie gets worse. I know, and I agree. Chase needs to know the truth. But you’re not doing this alone. We’re in this together. No, I’m the one who married him, okay? I’m the one who took those vows and made those promises. I’m the one who lied. I have to take responsibility. Michael: Willow… look, I was best man at your wedding. I could have objected then. I could have told the truth at any time, but I didn’T. And I also chose to stay close to you, to spend time with you, and t-to keep loving you and building our bond together. I am every bit as responsible for this as you are. Won’t it be even more painful for chase if we tell him together?

[ Sighs ] Well, willow, it’s gonna be painful, no matter what. I know that the first thing that we can do to make this right is to stop playing god with chase’s life and deciding what he can and cannot handle. And, willow, look, I am — I am so incredibly grateful that you — that you chose me. But if things were different — if you would have left me for chase? I– I-I-I-I-I would want him to face me. So, the least I can do is face him. Are you sure you’re not just trying to protect me?

[ Scoffs ] Well, I-I’m always gonna try to protect you, but that’s — that’s not what this is. Now, willow, we love each other for better or worse… and we should do this together. Yeah?

[ Sighs ] I think we have to definitelyentertain the possibility that these two men are still alive — drew and peter. In which case, drew desperately needs our help. Okay, look, I-I know you can’t involve me in a wsb investigation, but if you could possibly, maybe let me see a file, I could find something about the plane crash that was previously overlooked. It would be a — a great place to start. Can you help me? Maxie: You want me to leave? Uh, no. Ye– yes. I mean, no — listen. Nixon falls is a wonderful place, but staying here is not gonna solve your problems.

[ Scoffs ] Didn’t it solve yours? Think about james and georgie. You miss them already. Yeah, I do. But what if I don’t have the strength to stay away from louise? It took a lot of courage for you to give your baby to brook lynn. You’ve already proved that you have strength. Listen…don’t doubt yourself, maxie. You can do anything. And, listen, I don’t want you to use nixon falls as an escape… …the way that I have.

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Hey, thank you for taking such good care of my boy. Uh, you really were great with him. Leo’s a special boy, and we appreciate the special treatment. It’s a pleasure. Yeah, I, uh — I, uh, did make an appointment for next week. I-I just am kicking myself for not being more careful with the juice can, so — oh, don’T. No. Boys get into trouble when no one’s looking. Hey, truer words.

[ Elevator bell dings, doors open ] Okay, let’s hit it, kiddo. Hey, elaine, can you do me a big favor, please? Can we get to my calendar and set a reminder for me to confirm olivia quartermaine’s appointment with her son next week with leo? It’s really important I see that kid again.

[ Keys clacking ] You do know they’re gonna feed you at the safe house, right? Oh, well, I suspect the fbi’s taste don’t run to croissants. How much longer should we give them? I love you. I love you. I’m so sorry about this. Not your fault. I don’t deserve you.

[ Chuckles ] You got that right.

[ Both laugh ] Oh. [ Sighs ] I don’t know if it’s gonna be possible, but I will try to call. Don’t do anything that could jeopardize your safety. Promise? I promise. I promise. All right.

[ Sighs ] My heart is always with you, kevin. Even when I’m not. You have my heart. Always. Chase: Austin, it’s me.

I found proof

that edward wanted

to add your father

to the will.

Call me back.

[ Line clicks ] Can I have that back? You didn’t listen to a word I said. You’re siding with austin? No, I heard you. But it’s my decision to make. Not yours. Okay. I hope you make the right decision. You’re one of the few friends I have. I really don’t want to lose you.

[ Door opens ] Hey, um, chase. Willow and I need to speak with you. Chase and I are sort of in the middle of something. I’m sorry, brook lynn, but this can’t wait. I’ll access the wsb file on drew’s plane crash, and I’ll give it to the two of you, and you can look through it. Hopefully, there’s something in there that can help us. I’ll give you another reason we should take a look at that file. Might give us a new lead on peter. You’re right.

[ Sighs ] Staying here would just be another version of running away, like texas was. Yes. [ Chuckles ] But, nina, is something wrong? I mean, I kind of feel like you’re regretting your time here. No, of course not. It’s just — it’s really hard to explain. Look, I don’t have to leave right now. I mean, we could grab dinner or something, and you could tell me all about your life in nixon falls — and your guy, mike, of course. Um, I’m sorry, maxie. It’s just, I-I — I c– I can’T. Uh, my friend phyllis, she really needs me. She — she, um, just lost her husband. Oh, my god. I’m so sorry. Yeah, he had health issues, but it was still unexpected. Not like we’re ever prepared to lose people that we love. No, yeah. You should, um, definitely be with your friend. I don’t know, I just missed you, and I guess I wanted to spend as much time with you as I could. Yeah. Maxie… I know that everything you’re doing to protect louise is really difficult for you, but I want you to call me if you ever need to talk things out. And, also, remember this — you left louise with people who can protect her and keep her safe. You’re right — as usual. Valentin and brook lynn are the best protection my daughter has, and that’s a lie worth keeping. Yeah. See? You’ve already taught me how to be strong. Who loves ya? This guy.

[ Laughing ] Ditto.

[ Laughs ] I want you to take care of yourself, okay? Yeah. You, too. -Now, get outta here. -I’m leavin’.

[ Laughs ]

[ Door closes ] Oh. Okay.

[ Latch clicks ] Ohh.

[ Sighs ]

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Nina: It’s so empty in here. Hey, Mike, you were really great yesterday, helping Phyllis with the arrangements at the funeral home. Holding her hand…I don’t know how you did it.

Sonny: Well, she needed it. That’s what people do. Just like you, you– she didn’t want to be alone. Last night, you spent the night with her. At times of crisis, uh, people step up.

Nina: Yeah. It was really great to see all their friends that came out to support Phyllis, and remember Lenny — decorated war veteran and native son of Nixon Falls. People of this town really, really loved him.

Sonny: And he loved this town, and the people in it. That’s really all that matters, right?

Nina: What’s that?

Sonny: Loving others and being loved.

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Josslyn: I’m going to Kelly’s. Sutton’s going to take me.

Carly: Hey, hey, hey! What’s the rush?

Josslyn: Well, I want to hear about the rest of Spencer’s party from Trina.

Carly: Oh.

Josslyn: And is everything okay with you?

Carly: Yeah, why wouldn’t it be?

Josslyn: Mom.

Carly: Hmm?

Josslyn: It’s a little obvious that you had somewhere to be last night.

Carly: Okay, maybe I just wanted to get you and Cameron away from that ridiculous island. I mean, there was already enough drama at that party, don’t you think?

Josslyn: Yeah, well, that’s the only way Spencer does things — big and over the top. But once you realized that Tony was going to drop us off at home, you could not get away fast enough. Why were you in such a hurry, and who were you meeting?

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Trina: Joss isn’t here?

Cameron: Hey. Uh, we left the island so late last night, I figured she’s just sleeping in. So, what did we miss? Did Spencer’s dad have any more crazy surprises besides that knife trick that he pulled? Hey. Are you okay? Did something worse happen last night? Do we need to reach out to Spencer?

Trina: I wouldn’t worry.  Despite what his father did — Spencer is definitely not alone.

Cameron: What do you mean?

Trina: Let’s just say, Spencer has a much bigger support system than any of us realized.

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Laura: I have a full slate of meetings today.

Kevin: Mm-hmm.

Laura: For some reason, that budget is just never finished. Oh! Kevin, you shouldn’t have.

Kevin: I didn’t.

Spencer: Good morning, Grandmother. Kevin.

Laura: Spencer.

Esmé: Bon apetit.

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Anna: Thank you.

Martin: Do you think anybody would judge me if I ordered a bloody Mary?

Anna: [Sighs] You know, I–I learned long ago that when a lawyer’s all smiles, it’s wise to be on your guard.

Martin: Oh, no fear. I’m off the clock. Well, couldn’t you tell by what I’m wearing?

Anna: You do look comfortable, yeah.

Martin: As do you…one more thing we have in common.

Anna: We have something else in common?

Martin: Oh, yeah, our mutual friend and sometime-partner, Valentin Cassadine.

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Valentin: Oh.

Brook Lynn: You’re in a good mood for a guy who just dribbled toothpaste on himself.

Valentin: I have not “dribbled toothpaste.” This is Bailey’s baby formula. She loves it when Daddy makes silly faces and gets her to finish her bottle.

Brook Lynn: You really are in love with that little girl, aren’t you?

Valentin: Who wouldn’t be?

Brook Lynn: Come. I’ll get the stain out.

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Michael: …frantically tearing the room apart, looking for his favorite car. And, uh, then I noticed that he stopped crying, so, I, uh…

Willow: No! No, no, tell me!

Michael: Yeah.  Yeah, he, uh, got my phone.

Willow: No! Michael, you promised me…

Michael: Oh, hey, Chase! Uh, sorry, I didn’t know you were here.

Chase: Don’t stop what you’re doing. Not on my account.

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Sonny: So quiet.

Nina: Yes, it is quiet. Lenny would hate this.

Sonny: [Laughs] You know, Lenny loved his customers.

Nina: Mm-hmm.

Sonny: He welcomed the strangers, and you know his music. He played that jukebox every morning. His favorite song! [Chuckles]

Nina: Yes! And when he thought – thought – no one was looking, he would dance with a broom.

Sonny: Mm-hmm. [Laughs]

Nina: But his favorite was dancing with his wife. I can still see them over there, dancing their last dance.

Sonny: You know, I use– I used to watch them and think to myself, “I would love to have that one day.”

Nina: You’re right. They were very lucky that they had love, for a very long time.

Sonny: Nothing can change that. Not even death.

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Carly: Well, we got back pretty late last night, and then I had a pressing engagement.

Josslyn: With Jason?

Carly: Yes, with Jason. How did you know?

Josslyn: Because you guys are engaged, and it’s not unusual for engaged people to want to hang out. Okay.

Carly: [Laughs]

Josslyn: All right.  On that note, I’m gonna go to Kelly’s now.

Carly: Josslyn, wait. There’s something I need to tell you, and, uh, well, it also involves your brother.

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Willow: Chase, are you ready for me to take you out into the yard, so you can work on your physical therapy?

Chase: Oh, I got up early. I already did my morning routine.

Michael: Oh, wow. Sounds like you’re making progress.

Chase: I’m getting stronger every day. Then again, I’ve got great motivation.

[Phone chimes]

Michael: Sorry, one second. Ah, it’s my mom. She wants me to swing by the house. Something important.

Willow: Tell your mom I said hello.

Michael: Yeah, I will. See you, guys.

Chase: Do you want to go with Michael?

Willow: Why would I?

Chase: He said it was important, and I know how much he means to you.

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Laura: It’s very sweet of you and your friend to go to all this trouble.

Spencer: It’s the least we can do after you and Kevin took us in last night.

Esmé: I did my research on my cell, and I was thrilled to find an excellent pâtisserie that serves an excellent croissant.

Spencer: Esmé is very resourceful. You have no idea.

Esmé: I wasn’t there long before your stepmom got all frantic, so I followed her from the gallery for the hospital. When I got there, I overheard your father telling Ava that he was faking a trip to Dubai so that he could trick you.

Spencer: And you didn’t think to call, or text, or give me any kind of heads up?

Esmé: Almost. But then I overheard Ava asking your grandmother to head over to Wyndemere, and that’s when I got my beautiful, brilliant brainwave.

Spencer: What brainwave?

Esmé: I set Ava’s car on fire.

Laura: I hope you found the guest room comfortable.

Esmé: Oh, I slept like a baby. But, um, I know the three of you have lots of catching up to do, so, I’m going to explore Spencer’s hometown.

Spencer: Oh.

Esmé: à bientôt.

Kevin: Au revoir.

Spencer: On second thought, maybe I’ll catch up with her and play tour guide.

Laura: You know what? Your friend seems perfectly capable of exploring on her own. I’m just curious — why haven’t you mentioned her before?

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Anna: Valentin and I — we have a very long, very complicated history.

Martin: And it’s not all in the past. You recently took a trip to New York together, didn’t you? On the trail of Peter August. I mean, one can only hope you were successful.

Anna: We were following up on some leads, which ultimately didn’t pan out.

Martin: Would you put your relationship with Valentin in that same category?

Anna: What’s it to you, Mr. Grey?

Martin: Oh, please… “Mr. Grey.” Call me Martin. Better yet, call me Marty. All my friends do.

Anna: You consider me a friend?

Martin: I hope we’re moving in that direction. Matter of fact…may I be honest?

Anna: I’m not sure I can stop you.

Martin: I’ve long been fascinated by the mystique of Anna Devane. I’d surely love to get to know you better, and vice versa.

Anna: Marty, are you hitting on me?

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Willow: Of course Michael’s important to me. He’s Wiley’s father.

Chase: Right. That’s what you share with Michael – Wiley.

Valentin: Just saying my daughter lights up when I walk into a room.

Brook Lynn: Okay, and I’m telling you, she doesn’t recognize you. She just has gas.

Willow: Boy, do you two ever agree on anything?

Valentin: Just that we both created, a, uh, spectacular baby girl.

Brook Lynn: Sadly, other than that, we don’t agree on much else — least of all, Austin Gatlin-Holt’s bogus claim to ELQ shares.

Valentin: Austin’s lawsuit may be an inconvenience to the Quartermaine family, but that doesn’t mean it’s without merit.

Brook Lynn: Spoken by the guy who’s keeping Austin in play, just by the off-chance that he wins his case and gets ELQ shares. Just so he can potentially be a vote to keep you as CEO.

Chase: Not that anyone asked my opinion, but..I have my point of view.

Brook Lynn: Okay, well… you’re a neutral observer. I, for one, welcome your input.

Chase: I hate to disappoint you, Brook Lynn, but I am far from neutral. It’s true, I’m not a Quartermaine, so I don’t have a vested interest in the outcome. But I will always side with the guy who’s being kept in the dark.

---

Brook Lynn: We only have Austin’s word to go on that he’s being denied his birthright. Okay, the will that was made by my great-grandfather Edward was very clear: Jimmy Lee Holt was cut out; wouldn’t get a dime. They definitely didn’t want him anywhere near ELQ.

Chase: What if there was proof that Edward Quartermaine changed his mind? That he intended to alter the will to include Austin’s father?

Valentin: Chase, you’re the detective. Do you have proof?

Brook Lynn: No, he doesn’t. Because there isn’t any. If there was, Austin would have already produced it.

Valentin: Well, as it happens, I’m having lunch with Austin, so maybe he’ll produce evidence then.

Brook Lynn: [Sighs]

Chase: I’m–I’m sorry if I spoke out of turn.

Brook Lynn: I’m not angry at you, Chase – especially when you’re speaking from the heart.

[Bailey cries on the monitor]

Brook Lynn: That’s Bailey. Excuse me.

Chase: Look, I know you have class this morning, so you don’t have to stick around on my account.

Willow: I’m leaving soon, but I hope you know that Brook Lynn was right. You do have a big heart.

Chase: Is that why you love me?

---

Martin: You’ll have to forgive me. We can’t all be as suave and debonair as our friend, Valentin.

Anna: Hmm.

Martin: Come to think of it, his– even his name sounds romantic. But speaking of myself, I’ve never shied away from challenges of the fairer sex. From where I’m sitting, you, Anna Devane, are one of the fairest of them all.

Anna: Says the man who’s had six wives.

Martin: Oh, come on, now. Be fair. That was Henry VIII. I, myself, have only had three. And, we’re all on speaking terms. What does that tell you?

Anna: That you got a good deal on alimony.

Martin: You are disconcertingly perceptive.

Anna: You’re quite charming.

Martin: Does that mean I’m making any headway?

Anna: Your interest is duly noted.

Martin: Well, I’ll take that as a definite maybe.

---

Laura: Esmé seems like a very nice girl. I’m assuming you met her at school?

Spencer: Yes. At first, I thought she was too cool for me. Uh, it’s not like I’ve had very many girlfriends. But we hit it off.

Laura: Ah.

Kevin: Well, maybe she thought you were cool, too.

Laura: Of course she thought he was cool. He’s my grandson.

Spencer: Bless you, Grandmother, but it’s not like you’re the most objective source.

Laura: [Chuckles] You have your father’s charm. You always have.

Spencer: I hope that’s all I inherited from my father.

Laura: Oh, Spencer, your father does love you very much. I hope you know that.

Spencer: Well, he has a warped way of showing it. Either he’s pretending he’s dead, or he’s pretending to stab me, but either way, I’m done.

Laura: [Sighs] You’re hurt, you’re angry, and with very good reason. It was wrong of him to accuse you of being Ava’s stalker, and it was even more wrong of him to have staged that– that attack. I don’t know what he was trying to do…trying to make you see the error of your ways…? I don’t know.

Kevin: I admit, I was beginning to wonder if Nikolas was right. Your dislike of Avavis pretty well known.

Spencer: I don’t love that you thought that I could be guilty, but I can appreciate that you can admit that you were wrong.

Kevin: Well, it’s not even remotely the same thing, but if you can see your way to forgive me, I wonder if there’s any chance that you can do the same for your father?

Spencer: I don’t mean to be rude, but I do not have the energy, nor the emotional bandwidth to think about my father at the moment. Right now my top priority is figuring out where Esmé and I are going to live.

Laura: Spencer, wait.

Spencer: Yes, Grandmother.

Laura: [Sighs] As I said, Esmé is a lovely girl, and she’s shown very good taste in dating you, but there is no way that you and Esmé are going to live together.

---

Trina: Last night was weird. Obviously. Beyond weird. And that was before Esmé showed up.

Cameron: Who’s Esmé?

Esmé: Hi, Trina. Good to see you again. Could either one of you direct me to the Museum of Fine Art?

Trina: Around here, we call it The Chuck. And it’s good to see you, too. This is Cameron Webber. Cam, meet Esmé Prince.

Cameron: Hi, Esmé. Um, I don’t know if Spencer mentioned it, but he and are sort of cousins. We share the same grandmother, but we’re not actually related.

Esmé: [Laughs] Oh, you are exactly the way Spence described you, Cameron.

Cameron: I am?

Esmé: Spence and I share everything.

---

Michael: So, what did I miss?

Josslyn: I don’t know. She wouldn’t tell me until you got here.

Carly: I wanted you to both to hear it at the same time, all right? Last night I had a wakeup call.

Josslyn: Really? Spencer’s party was a wakeup call?

Carly: This has nothing to do with the party. Last night, Jason and I realized we don’t need or want a long engagement. But I wanted you guys to be the first to know: we’re getting married September 17th.

Josslyn: [Gasps] Oh, my God! That is so cool!

Carly: [Chuckles]

Josslyn: Here’s to the future Mrs. Jason Morgan. My God…

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Sonny: It’s a beautiful idea, this memorial wall. You know, everything from Lenny’s past life.

Nina: Yeah. Let’s take a look. Wow, look at all this stuff.

Sonny: Oh!

Nina: What is that?

Sonny: Ah!

[Both Laugh]

Sonny: Dog tags! I mean, he was so proud of being a marine, to serve our country.

Nina: Yeah. Let’s leave those out, okay? That’s definitely going on the wall?

Sonny: Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Nina: Oh, wait. Look at this. You know what these are? Down here? These… Oh! These are postcards that he would write Phyllis when he was overseas. Look at this!

Sonny: [Laughs] Ah. Look at this. The wedding. He’s in his uniform and she’s got the white dress on.

Nina: Awww! They look so young. Happy. Mike? What’s wrong? Talk to me. Mike, what’s wrong?

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Nina:  Talk to me.

Sonny: No, no, don’t. Uh…For a second, I thought that I– I remembered something. Remember the blonde woman, I told you… she had a wedding bouquet. Maybe it wa–it wasn’t a memory. Maybe it was just a vision of my future.

Nina: Was the vision good or bad?

Sonny: It was good. It was very good. [Chuckles]

---

Josslyn: Mom! That is so exciting. Why aren’t you jumping up and down like I am?

Michael: [Chuckles] Hey, inside, I’m doing backflips.

[Josslyn and Carly laugh]

Carly: Oh, gosh.

Michael: Congratulations, Mom.

Carly: Aw, thank you.

Josslyn: Okay, um, I have to go tell Cam and Trina. [Laughs]

Carly: Okay, bye!

Michael: You know, uh, you and Jason aren’t giving yourselves much time to plan the wedding.

Carly: Yeah.

Michael: What am I saying? You’re not giving yourself enough time. Jason is going to just show up and do whatever you tell him.

Carly: I’m sure we can pull something together by September 17th.

Michael: Okay.

Carly: Especially if we keep it small.

Michael: Okay. Well, good. Yeah, isn’t the point of getting married to Jason to send a message? Shouldn’t the whole wedding be, you know, a big deal?

Carly: [Sighs]

---

Spencer: Grandmother, I never thought of you as a puritan before.

Laura: I’m not. I’m far from it. But you cannot go from your high school dormitory to moving in with Esmé.

Kevin: Spencer, last night your father shook the ground underneath you. It’s only natural that you would want to spend time with someone that you can count on.

Spencer: I appreciate the concern – and the counseling – but I assure you that Esmé and I will not be moving in together.

Laura: You’re not?

Spencer: No. I’d planned on offering her a room at Wyndemere…lord knows that there are plenty to choose from. Of course, that’s out the window now. I need to help her find a place here in town.

Laura: For how long? Do her parents know about these plans? And how do you plan to finance this independent lifestyle of yours?

Spencer: I have money.

Laura: No, your father has money. He took control of your trust fund. Now, he may grant you access to it, but would you even want it? Would you take money from your father with one hand, and push him back with the other?

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Anna: As honored as I am, I am not in the market for any romantic entanglements.

Martin: Oh,well,  just for my own clariifcation, if I may be so bold. Is it because you’re not interested, or because you’re already romantically entangled?

Anna: You know, do you approach every situation in your life like an attorney? Because I feel like I’m being cross-examined.

Martin: Oh, forgive me. I’m sorry. But I find we all bring a little bit of the professional life into the personal. For instance, you, with your life. With your training in the WSB, are you always more comfortable with your secrets and difflections rather than answering a simple, heartfelt question?

Anna: Uh, touché.  Hmm. There are people who consider my lack of transparency a deal-breaker.

Martin: I’m not one of them. I flatter myself that you and I were made to dance together. Hell, just for the chance, I’d even let you lead.

Anna: [Chuckles]

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Brook Lynn: Valentin loves you so much. He so much just wants to be a good daddy to you. Let’s face it, he’s succeeding. Oh, Bailey, what am I going to do when Peter is finally caught and punished, and Maxie gets to bring you home with her forever? How am I ever going to explain that to Valentin? What’s gonna happen to me? [Sighs] Let’s face it, kiddo. You’re all I’ve got right now.

---

Chase: Our– our marriage began under dire circumstances. You thought I was gonna die. Everybody did. And then when I survived, and I found out that I couldn’t walk–

Willow: Chase, I married you because I wanted to.

Chase: Yeah, and that’s–that’s pretty generous, considering I made you believe that I cheated on you with Sasha.

Willow: Only because you wanted me to be with Wiley, and once I found out the truth, I could only be grateful.

Chase: I never stopped loving you.

Willow: I know.

Chase: Even now. Even when…

Willow: Even when what?

Chase: [Sighs] Um…even when I’m not the man that I was.

Willow: Chase, you are still that man, okay? You are getting better and you will walk again. Okay? I absolutely believe that. So nothing’s changed.

Chase: Really? Nothing?

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Anna: Tell you what, the next time I’m in the market for an attorney, I’ll give you a call.

Martin: I hope so. And the next time I need a little help with some cloak and dagger, I’ll make sure to return the favor. Who knows, maybe one day I can bail you out of trouble, and you can turn around and help me get into some.

Anna: Stranger things have happened.

Valentin:  Hey, kids. What am I interrupting?

Martin: We’re not sure, but it was getting interesting.

Anna: I have to go make a call. Marty, will you save my chair?

Martin: Oh, you can count on it.

Anna: Thank you. Valentin.

Martin: That is one amazing woman. The kind you take home to mother.

Valentin:  Not my mother. What are you doing? You’re not getting ideas about Anna Devane, are you?

Martin: If I was, what would that mean to you?

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Spencer:  From now on, I’m gonna take care of myself.

Laura: Are you going to ask Cameron to put in a good word for you at Kelly’s so you can join him in busing tables?

Spencer:  I hope you’re joking.

Laura: I’m not.

Kevin:  Well, nothing wrong with an honest day’s work, but I think the point your grandmother is trying to make is that it isn’t healthy to be walking around with all this unresolved anger toward your father.

Spencer:  What’s been left that’s unresolved? After last night, I want nothing to do with my father or his money.

[ Door slams ]

Laura: [ Sighs ] Well, you’re the expert. How can I help him when it’s so clear that he doesn’t want my help? And just like his father, he has no idea how badly he needs it.

---

Esmé: I’ll take an iced tea when you get a chance.

Josslyn: You guys, I’ve got the most exciting news.

Trina: We have news, too.

Cameron:  Not what, but who.

Trina:  Josslyn jacks, meet Esmé Prince.

Esmé: Nice to meet you. I’ve never met a Josslyn before. Certainly not the way you spell it. You know, “Josslyn” with the two S’s.

Josslyn: Huh. Do I know you?

Esmé: Spence has told me all about you. Everything from your scar from your kidney transplant to your Australian roots to your mad volleyball skills. I even know all about your family’s quote/unquote “coffee business.”

Josslyn: So I, uh, I take it that you went to school with Spencer?

Trina: Oh, more than that. Esmé is Spence’s girlfriend.

---

Nina: Look at this.

Sonny: Aww.

Nina: A picture of Phyllis, Lenny, you, and me on our way to the firehouse dance.

Sonny: Mm-hmm. It’s sweet. We’re all dressed up, ready to go to the dance. We’re preserved forever.

Nina: Oh, Mike. Nothing lasts forever.

Sonny: You don’t believe in the afterlife? You think this is all there is? You don’t think Lenny is somewhere looking down on us?

Nina: I don’t know.

Sonny: You know what I believe? I believe that our souls and our spirits… they continue on even after we’re gone.

Nina: I’d like to believe that.

Sonny: I found you. And now, you know, I’m not gonna lose you. What we have, what we will have, it’s gonna live on.

Nina: No, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. This is — this is wrong.

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Carly: I don’t know what to do. I mean, you’re absolutely right. This wedding is supposed to make a huge statement, right? We’re supposed to prove to the Five Families and the rest of the world that Jason and I are committed. But I would much rather have a small, little gathering with the people I love the most. You know?

Michael: Yeah, well. Look, part of the reason that you and Jason are getting married is to keep Josslyn and her little sister safe.

Carly: Yeah.

Michael: So they get to dress up and go to a party for their two favorite people. And look, it’s not like you and Jason don’t already love each other in your own way. And who knows where this could lead, right? ‘Cause, see, Willow and I, we got married for Wiley’s sake, and then before we knew it, it turned into something real.

Carly: Right. And then Chase got sick, and Willow married him.

Michael: [ Scoffs ]

Carly: Michael? Is there something you want to tell me?

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Willow: What’s never going to change is that I want you to be happy.

Chase: You make me happy.

Willow: Do I, Chase?

Chase: You know you make me happy. Even being stuck in this chair, nobody makes me feel like I’m on top of the world like you do.

Willow: That’s a lot of responsibility to put on someone. One slip, and you can go from the top of the world —

Chase: Yeah, I’ve been there. Rock bottom.

Willow: You mean when you and Sasha pretended to have an affair and we broke up?

Chase: What else would I be talking about?

Willow: But see, you survived that. You learned to live again.

Chase: What about you?

Willow: I love my life. I have no regrets, but…

Chase: But what? Come on, Willow. You can tell me anything.

Willow: I have to go to class. And you can do more PT work, okay? [ Sighs ]

---

Nina: I’m sorry, Mike, I just — I can’t.

Sonny: No, Nina. Nina, I shouldn’t have kissed you. I… I know. We have a responsibility to Phyllis. She’s counting on us. And — you know what I mean.

Nina: Yeah, I know. I know. Thank you for understanding. You really found yourself here. Your true self, haven’t you?

Sonny: You almost sound surprised.

Nina: No, I’m not surprised. I’m just so grateful that I get to share this time with you for however long as I can.

Sonny: I’m not going anywhere.

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Michael: I thought we were talking about your future marriage, not my past one.

Carly: Hey, you’re the one that compared the two. I think it’s kind and generous that you invited Chase to stay at the Quartermaines’ while he gets his life back together. But with Willow and Wiley so close, Michael?

Michael: Yeah, we’re making it work.

Carly: You sure? At what cost?

[ Cellphone rings ]

Michael: Willow?

Willow: Michael, I need to see you. But not at the house. Someplace private.

Michael: Well, I’m at my mom’s right now. You can come here.

Willow: I’m on my way.

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[ Door opens, closes ]

Josslyn: So, I take it that you’re in town for Spencer’s party. How long are you visiting?

Esmé: It’s so funny to hear you all refer to him as “Spencer.” I mean, no one at school calls him that.

Cameron: And no one in Port Charles calls him “Spence.”

Josslyn: Right, no, especially the people who have known him his entire life.

Esmé: Cool. And that would include you?

Josslyn: Yeah, it sure would.

Esmé: He’s told me so much about you all. I look forward to getting to know you in person.

Josslyn: Mm.

Trina: So you never said how long you’d be visiting.

Esmé: That depends on Spence. Hey, you. Come join us. We’re just getting acquainted.

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Valentin: How about we agree that Anna Devane is off-limits?

Martin: Why, Valentin Cassadine, how positively Neanderthal. Why don’t you just mark your territory?

Valentin: I’m just saying, the woman is very complicated.

Martin: Oh, I enjoy complications.

Valentin: As much as you enjoy my retainer?

Martin: Point taken. Perhaps you’re right. Perhaps what Anna needs is someone as complicated as she is.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Martin: Excuse me. Yeah. Hello. Of course. Yeah, of course. No, I — I’ll meet you downstairs immediately.

Anna: Is everything alright?

Martin: Lord, I hope so. Um… to be continued. Or perhaps not.

Anna: What just happened?

Valentin: I don’t know, but it doesn’t look good.

---

Brook Lynn: Thanks, Yuri! [ Exhales deeply ] Sorry, Chase. I didn’t mean to —

---

Carly:  Michael, I want you to know that you can tell me anything. I won’t judge you.

Michael:  I know that. There’s nothing to tell. Really.

Carly:  Okay, whatever you say.

Michael:  And look, just so you know, I’m not suggesting that our situations are the same, and I’m not gonna lie and say that I’m happy with where things are right now with Willow. I’m just saying that you and Jason might find that your marriage of convenience might bring you closer to a — a real happy ending. That’s all.

---

Sonny: Listen, I should probably go.

Nina:  Mm-hmm.

Sonny: Well, I mean, Phyllis, you know, I promised her that I’d come by her house.

Nina:  Oh, yeah. You should go. I’m just gonna stay here and look for more souvenirs, but you tell Phyllis that I will drop everything if she needs me, okay?

Sonny: I’m sure she already knows that, but I’ll remind her. And don’t forget, you know, grief can be very tricky.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nina:  [ Laughs ]

[ Knock on door ]

Nina:  Oh, sorry, we’re closed.

[ Knocking continues ]

Nina:  Don’t you see the sign on the door?! Sorry, we are closed.

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Valentin: You and Martin seemed to be getting along like a house on fire.

Anna: Well, he’s certainly a very southern gentleman. Very different to what I’m used to.

Valentin: Well, so are grits and ham, but I don’t believe you’ve given up on the finer things in life, have you, darling?

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Laura: Should we go to work?

Kevin:  You go. I’ll clean this up.

[ Both laugh ]

[ Knock on door ]

Kevin:  You got that?

Laura: Yeah.

Martin: Sister, I fear we are in trouble.

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Trina: I need to get going to the gallery. Ava’s in no shape to handle things today, not after her stalker torched her car.

Esmé: As an art fan, I look forward to meeting your boss.

Trina: Mm.

Josslyn: Trina, are you okay?

Trina: Why wouldn’t I be?

Josslyn: Um, maybe because Spencer never told us that he had a girlfriend.

Trina: Why does that matter?

Josslyn: Are you kidding? Spencer has been acting all kinds of interested in you, turning on the charm, and you went out of your way to be there for him last night. He should have been honest.

Trina: He’s just a guy. And it’s not like I’m his girlfriend. I need to get going. Ava’s counting on me.

Cameron: Well, it’s not like we already didn’t know that Spencer’s a jerk.

Josslyn: Yeah, well, a jerk who could be in way over his head.

Cameron: do you mean?

Josslyn: I mean, who mentions a kidney transplant five seconds after meeting me?

Cameron: Yeah, Esmé’s a little… extra.

Josslyn: Well, I guess that’s what “Spence” deserves.

---

Spence: I thought you were spending the day sightseeing.

Esmé: I came in here for directions and ran into your friends. I want to get to know the people who are important to you.

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Willow: [ Breathing shakily ]

Michael: What’s going on? What happened?

Willow: I can’t do this anymore.

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Chase: Austin, it’s me. I found proof that Edward wanted to add your father to the will. Call me back.

Brook Lynn: Well. It’s nice to see you back on your feet. Now, why don’t you tell me what’s really going on?

---

On the next “General Hospital” —

Michael (to Willow): I’ll wait for you. As long as it takes.

Laura (to Kevin and Jordan): Do I get a choice here?

Ned (to Austin): What can I give you to walk away from your claim?

Olivia (to Dante): And Sam? Anything new?

Sam (to Valentin): Maybe you can help me out.

Brook Lynn (to Chase): If you value my friendship, you’ll tell me the truth.

Nina (to Maxie): Sorry, Maxie, but you have to leave now.

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how’s josslyn? Nikolas cassadine is a self-absorbed jerk. There’s no question about that. Fortunately, everything at wyndemere was a false alarm. Josslyn’s fine. I’m glad I went, but I’m sorry I missed the meeting. So did you guys come to a conclusion? It’s a good thing you did miss it. It gave me a chance to see exactly where we stand with the five families. Okay, where is that? We’re in trouble. The first time I saw you, I knew you were someone special.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, please. The first time you saw me, I was running into the savoy covered in fake blood. Exactly — I saw you drenched in blood and I thought, “wow, that is someone who I have to get to know better.” Well, how’s that going for you? What I know, I like… and I’d like to know more. Nikolas [Sighs] You are my son, but you are a father now — you’re a parent. And tonight, you chose to terrorize your own son to make a point. I honestly believed that spencer was ava’s stalker. A-and if he could do those horrible things to us — you were going to give him a taste of his own medicine.

[ Sighs ] My worst fears are coming true. What’s that? That you are finally becoming a cassadine through and through. Portia: This is unspeakably cruel. Who would set your car on fire and leave your daughter’s id badge? Honey, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. If you need something to help you sleep, I can prescribe something f– no, no. Absolutely not. I need to stay alert. I can’t afford to let my guard down at all. You have a bodyguard. A lot of good that did me tonight. There is a psychopath out there. Someone is leaving reminders of the daughter I lost and threatening the one I’ve got left. Would you like to see our signature drink menu? No, I like my misery straight up. A double whiskey, neat.

[ Indistinct conversations ] We’re not on the run

anymore, jason.

Things are

different now.

Yeah, I know. And if I need to pretend

to get through it,

if that helps me,

then that’s what I’m gonna do.

Okay.

[ Scoffs ]

That is so you.

[ Chuckles ]

To just listen

and absorb and accept.

[ Chuckles,

claps hands ]

I’ve missed that. Amy: So, I’m having this long, involved conversation with pirate, and I’m doing his voice.

[ Light laughter ] You’re talking to your dog? Deanna: She talks for her dog. Oh. Please tell me no one can hear you. Amy: I left the door-cam app open, and the delivery guy heard every word. So, I open the door, and, of course, pirate is standing right next to me. And the guy acts all disappointed and says, “isn’t he a little small to be a pirate? I was expecting a german shepherd.”

[ Laughter ] The families think that we’re isolated and that we’re vulnerable. Are we? We’re definitely isolated. But we’re nowhere near as vulnerable as they want to believe, and we can use that. How? Well, we let them think they’re winning, that we’ll do anything to avoid conflict because we’re not strong enough to keep what’s ours. How do we convince them?

[ Sighs ] We get married. As soon as we can schedule it.

---

Psst! Psst! All good okay, I understand getting married because of mob politics. That’s why I married sonny the first time. Right, so you couldn’t testify against him. That’s why I married him the fourth time. Although, sonny was lying. He was just trying to stop me from marrying jax. But that’s not the point. Okay, so, what — what’s the point? The point is, I thought we were getting married to show the families that we’re a united front, that they can’t divide and conquer us. And now you’re telling me we’re doing it to make them think that we’re weak?

[ Sighs ] We’re doing it to comply with their ultimatum. Which is? Which is to marry you… …or eliminate you. They ordered you to kill me? I would never let that happen. Why name your dog “pirate”? Amy: He has a dark patch of fur over one eye. Also, it sounds dark and romantic and adventurous, even though he mostly resembles a dust mop.

[ Laughter ] Well, this is definitely the party table.

[ Laughs ] Dr. Westbourne. We’re all off the clock, so “britt’s” fine. Since when? Bobbie. It’s great to have you back on staff. It’s still “nurse spencer.” Right. Well [Sighs] It’s good to see you all letting off some steam.

[ Chuckles ] Relaxation after a hard day at gh is chief of staff approved. We know. Chief terry is the one who suggested this outing. Co-chief terry. You know, it’s really nice having someone in a position of authority treat the staff like people and not flunkies. No one could ever mistake you for a flunky, nurse baldwin. Everything about you screams… competent. I think the word you’re looking for is “gifted.” Well , getting the competentand the gifted together was definitely a great idea. Thanks. I felt we could all use some time where we didn’t have to think about work. I hear you. I have definitely had a day myself.

[ Clears throat ] Epiphany, I haven’t had an opportunity to welcome you back. Was it hard to leave a sandy beach to return to gh?

[ Laughs ] Not as hard as being demoted from head nurse. But I guess you know a little something about how that feels now. Indeed I do. Well, you all enjoy your evening. Amy: What was that? Epiphany: The nerve. Portia, I’m so sorry I snapped at you. I know you’re trying to help. Ava, listen to me. You have nothing to apologize for. You had your car set on fire by some psychopath who planted kiki’s badge there. On top of everything else that you’ve been going through, frankly, I-I think it’s a miracle that you are handling things as well as you are.

[ Sighs ] Which is not at all. I disagree.

[ Knock on door ] Come in. Hi, dr. Collins. Hi — hi, kevin. Ava, I’m glad you’re still here. You okay? Well, my car was set on fire. Yeah, nikolas told me. I spoke to the firemen, and they’re certain that it was done on purpose. Luckily, the car was the only casualty — that and my nerves, of course. What about you and laura? Tell me that you got to wyndemere before nikolas did anything stupid. I am a cassadine, mother. I can’t change that. I’m not talking about your dna. I’m talking about the kind of man you’re becoming. You know, when I think back to the man who raised spencer — my god, you never left his bedside when he was so horribly burned in that fire. That’s the nikolas that I know. That’s — that’s still me. And I want to believe that — I really, really do, but… I’m losing faith in you.

[ Sighs ] I’ve seen little glimmers of that man, but it seems to me every time you take one step forward into the light, you take two giant steps backwards into darkness. I like you, too.

[ Laughs ] Are you sure? Anyway, you’re not as bad as I thought at first… victor. Oh, come on. I have done my penance for that. Walking around with “kick me” in sunscreen on my back.

[ Laughs ] Shouldn’t you rejoin your family? Your grandmother looked really worried about you. Not just yet. Can’t we just stay out here? In a perfect world, we could stay out here all night, but… oh, no, no, no, no, no. No “buts.” Come on, take it back. But I’m not offering you advice, okay? Okay, even if it comes out sounding like that.

[ Sighs ] There was a time where I wasn’t really getting along with my mom and I didn’t want to talk to her. But a friend told me I should at least hear her out. I thought that was ava. Ava said something similar, but my friend said it first. Your friend sounds like a real punk.

[ Chuckles ] Whatever. Well, I’m not here to tell you what to do. I’m not sure many people can. No, nobody tells spencer cassadine what to do. Except his grandmother?

[ Chuckles ] Except his grandmother.

[ Laughs ] Well, I just want you to know… that you’re not alone, and I’m here if you need me. Actually, I was starting to think that… if you go with me, I might actually be able to face my father. Esme: Not so fast. Just where do you think you’re going without me?

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So, t-tell me what happened at wyndemere. Please, uh — uh, tell me that you and laura were able to talk some sense into nikolas. Unfortunately, nikolas had set his plan into motion long before laura and I arrived. Oh, no. What did he do? You know, right now, I’m really more concerned about how you’re feeling. It’s that bad, huh? Like I said, why don’t we just focus on you? Ava, you’ve been under severe and persistent stress. And you are managing to bear up under that stress very well. But it’s taking a toll. I’m just — it’s so confusing, you know? For a while, the threat, it — it seemed to have passed. But now… and it isn’t just the car, kevin. They also left this. What kind of monster taunts someone with the memory of their murdered daughter? Oh, my god, your face. So, I guess you two know each other. You might say that. So, spence, who’s your friend? Esme, I’d like — I’d like to introduce you to trina robinson. Trina, meet esme prince. The girlfriend. I’m sure he’s told you all about me. Laura: Ever since you got back to port charles, I’ve been trying to guide you down a better path.

[ Sighs ] But you’re not listening to me. I am. You didn’t listen to me when I told you not to get involved with cyrus renault. I returned his mother. You traded her for what you wanted. Alexis’ safety. My point is, you were willing to use a fragile old woman to your advantage. Because she was better off as carly and jason’s hostage? She was safe there. She was happy. Ah, that’s one hell of a rationalization. What? From a man who pretended to stab his own child — and who apparently doesn’t see anything wrong with it. The fact that you are willing to plot against your own son for any reason makes me think I should stop trying to save you. It’s already too late.

[ Indistinct conversations ] After that warm welcome, I figured you could use another. Oh, a pity shot?

[ Scoffs ] By the way, thanks for having my back back there. What was i supposed to say? What can I get you? Uh, let’s do six german chocolate cake shots for the table, and we’ll have two of what she was having. Uh, anything that I drink goes on my tab. Anything you say.

[ Laughter ] I wonder what terry and britt are talking about. Oh, that would be none of our business, amy. Oh. I respectfully disagree. I mean, terry and britt are co-chiefs. How they handle each other directly affects our — our work environment. Thank you. Look, I will treat dr. Westbourne respectfully when we’re in the hospital. And when we’re not at the hospital? Oh, I won’t be pulling any punches.

[ Laughter ] That’s what I want to hear. Okay, but has anyone told you that while you were gone, cyrus renault tried to have britt killed? And jason morgan saved her life. And in the process, got shot himself, and britt saved his life. Well, I heard something about that, but I figured that, you know, britt’s role had been greatly exaggerated. Well, not according to my daughter. Carly confirmed britt did save jason’s life. Mm, maybe people can change. I gotta say, seeing you like this is really taking the fun out of watching you suffer. Sorry to disappoint. Actually, you should be proud of yourself. You went up to a table full of people you’ve alienated and tried to connect with them. That was a good thing. If you saw me making an effort, why didn’t you invite me to join you? They would have accepted it coming from you. The gh staff is clearly team terry. Because it wasn’t my invitation to extend. You and i are a team now, but I can’t make people like you.

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I have to ask… given what happened tonight with kiki’s badge, do you still believe that my brother is behind this somehow? Do you?

[ Sighs ] Since we found out he was communicating with people outside prison… …I don’t know. But ever since he was diagnosed as a locked-in… then I would say no. No way. But I have to admit that there are similarities between ryan’s mo and what’s happening to you. Well, one thing I do know is that whoever is stalking me, it cannot — it cannot be spencer. That’s another thing this stalker’s good at — turning your lives upside down, making you doubt each other. Please, kevin. Please tell me that whatever nikolas did tonight, he hasn’t ruined his relationship with his son. Trina: Well, your boyfriend spence wasn’t kidding when he said tonight would be full of some big surprises. Nice to meet you, esme. And, no, he has not mentioned you. Well, spence, thanks for throwing this big party. It was definitely unforgettable. Nice meeting you, esme prince — the girlfriend. And you, trina. Any friend of spence’S. Wait. You never told trina you had a girlfriend? So, are you excited for jason and carly’s wedding? Well, actually, I’m more surprised than anything, but now that I’ve had a minute to get used to the idea, I’m happy for them.

[ Laughs ] I’m still stuck on “surprised.” I’ve known these two for years, and there was never the slightest indication that they were anything but friends. Yeah, well, you were never involved with jason.

[ Both chuckle ] Guys, jason and i are ancient history. I mean, yes, we have jake together, and we’re just friends. I’m just making an observation. By all means, observe away. Epiphany: Mm-hmm. Carly will always come first in jason’s life. She wouldn’t have it any other way. And honestly, jason wouldn’t either. But it used to make me so frustrated. I’d want him to just stand up to her and — and let her figure out her own disastrous life and stay out of his. Sorry, bobbie. Oh, don’t apologize. There have been so many times in carly’s life when it has been a disaster — by her own making. But, well, whenever she would turn to jason for help, he was there to give it to her. And, in all fairness, she did the same for him. Yeah, that’s true. I mean, carly and i have never been friends, but I’m the first to admit she has always been loyal to jason. Your stint as solo chief of staff wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Far from it. And I’m supposed to apologize for keeping my eye on the bottom line? That’s the job. This isn’t about numbers. You know that. This is about how you deal with people — especially bobbie spencer. I had nothing to do with her or monica getting fired. That was all cyrus. Oh, and taking epiphany off the floor and cutting elizabeth’s hours to almost nothing. Was that cyrus, too? He ordered me to. And when he was gone… did you make it right? You would think so many people who were chummy with sonny corinthos would understand what it’s like to do things you don’t want to do under duress. It’s no secret you don’t get along with epiphany or elizabeth — or pretty much anyone, for that matter. Don’t be disappointed when you dig up what you planted. Fine. I’m awful. And things need to change. But how am I supposed to change things when everyone’s against me? Epiphany looked right through me. Because you went out of your way to humiliate, belittle, and demote her — and several people she cares about — on your first day. Okay. [ Scoffs ] So, this cold-shoulder business, it’s all on me. Yes, it is. Right. So, I guess getting invited to the cool kids’ table is impossible. Nothing’s impossible. But if you want their respect, you’re gonna have to earn it. I can see that you’ve changed, but that doesn’t mean the situation has. You burned some pretty big bridges. It’s gonna take time to rebuild them.

[ Indistinct conversations ] Surprise! I don’t want you to be afraid, okay?

[ Laughs ] The five families are never gonna touch you. But you have a right to know what was said. Which was what, exactly? Their position is, unless or until we get married, you’re a civilian who could flip and give evidence to the feds. I would never do that. I know. I know. It was just an excuse. They made the demand to see how I would react. And you told them what they wanted to hear. I told them that we would get married as soon as we can arrange it. And this just proves that any negotiations — honest negotiations — are a waste of time. The families are not interested in cooperating.

[ Sighs ] They believe sonny’s territory is wide open, and you’re the key, which you are. But threatening you… …is the worst mistake they ever made. And they’re gonna pay.

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I mean, we don’t even have towait till the wedding. I can move now. I could probably get to vincent novak tonight, and it would be a relief to get rid of that guy, anyway. But waiting is the smart move. Moving quickly, there’s — there’s always a risk. So yeah. We should set the date, send out the invitations, and give them time to set whatever they’re planning in motion. Okay, well, you know how this works. You’ve obviously thought a lot about it, so we’re gonna do what you said. We’re gonna — we’re gonna set the date, and we’re gonna make them think that they’re winning. All right, so, we have to do something soon, right? Really soon?

[ Sighs ] Come on. Stupid calendar app isn’t working.

[ Sighs ] Carly — can you just tell me — is any part of this wedding gonna be about us?

[ Sighs ] Terry said you wanted to see me? Uh, yes, I did. Are you sure? Because you seem surprised. I — I am surprised. Um, I just didn’t expect you would actually come over. Well, I’m here, and, uh, I’d like to get back to my friends. So, what is it?

[ Sighs ] Um… I’m really sorry for how I treated you. It was self-serving and callous and… and dishonest, conniving, nasty, and low-down. Wow. Don’t hold back.

[ Laughs ] Oh, trust, there’s plenty more where that came from. I was gonna tell my friends all about you. When? Tonight. What stopped you? You know, I definitely sensed some tension. What happened? It’d take too long to get into. What about you? When’d you get here? What have you been up to? Tailing the demon bride. Oh, you were following ava. I got curious about the wicked stepmother, so I went to check her out at her gallery. I wasn’t there long before ava rushed off, frantic, so I followed her from the gallery to the hospital. When I got there, I overheard your father telling ava that he was faking a trip to dubai so he could trick you. And you didn’t think to call or text or give me any kind of heads-up? Almost. But then I overheard ava asking your grandmother to head over to wyndemere, and that’s when I got my beautiful, brilliant brainwave. What brainwave? To set ava’s car on fire. You what?!

[ Sighs ] Nikolas and spencer will need some time to heal from this.

[ Door opens ] Ava? Oh, my gosh. Hey, hi. I was so worried. Aww. Are you okay? Yeah, I’m okay — really. I’m just a little shaken up, that’s all. “Shaken up”? Your car was burned. Mm-hmm. Well, I wasn’t in it at the time, right? So I guess it was just meant to scare me. Scare you?

[ Scoffs ] That is so messed up. I know. I totally agree. So, I heard that there was some drama at wyndemere.

[ Laughs ] Well, nothing exploded. Mr. Cassadine came to spencer’s party determined to teach spencer a lesson but ended up taking things way too far. I don’t know if spencer is ever gonna be able to forgive his father. Like, for the time being? No, like ever. What the hell did nikolas do? I’m sorry, ava. The police officer really needs to take your statement now. Oh. Yeah. Sure, okay. Well, thanks for checking on me — both of you. Please don’t give up on me. Please give me a reason not to. Look, I realize I’ve made terrible choices, but I want to do better. I want to do better by you, by ava, by spencer, by everyone. And I think it’s lovely that you want to do better by me, and I’m sure ava feels the same way, but we’re adults. Spencer is still a kid. He’s not even 20 yet. And you have broken his heart time and again. You literally attacked him. How — how do you make that better? What steps are you willing to take?

[ Sighs ] ‘Cause I’m afraid you’re way past the point where your promises have any meaning. One more terrible choice and you could lose everything — and everyone who’s close to you. I thought you had plans tonight, sweetie. I did. I heard about ava, and I just wanted to check on her. Oh, well, fortunately, she’s gonna be just fine. So, where were you? I was at a party at wyndemere. Wait, you were there? I heard ava ask dr. Collins if he got there “in time.” What in the world happened tonight at wyndemere?

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By all means, unleash. Let me have it. Okay. But you better get comfortable, because this is gonna take some time. Great. Fire way. I hurt people, so I deserve everything that’s coming to me. How am I supposed to enjoy tearing into you when you’re getting all contrite like this? I’m sure once you draw blood, you’ll get a taste for more. So, come on! Let me have it. Okay, dr. Westbourne. I’ll say this. Losing my position as head nurse wasn’t only about the title. Yeah, I worked hard to get there. But it was losing contact with the patients that broke my heart. You’re so gifted with patients. I’m really happy monica reinstated you. I regret I didn’t do it first. And as far as hearts go, contrary to popular belief, I have one, and I understand what it feels like to have it broken. Well… I’m sorry to hear that. And since I’m still in the throes of my own heartbreak, I wouldn’t wish that upon anyone. Well, since we are sharing… [ Laughs ] Is that what we’re doing? Because if it is, I don’t like it. Look. I may never convince you. But I am not the person I was. At least, I’m trying not to be. You know, when I — when I was in cabo, I heard that you tried to take down renault and that you risked your life for jason morgan, who I consider to be a friend. Also, terry says that you’re not…all bad. A ringing endorsement.

[ Laughs ]

[ Chuckles ] As for me… I’m gonna need a second opinion. That’s fair. You’re the one who torched ava’s car? To save you.

[ Scoffs ] Something had to happen to ava while you weren’t around to prove that you weren’t involved, even though we both know you’re up to your eyeballs in it. I appreciate that you are trying to cover for me. But torching the woman’s car? I mean, this has gone way too far. Are you sure? Your father pretended he was dead for three years, and then he chose that awful woman over you. Don’t you want ava to pay? Mom, it was so awful. Spencer was so hurt. Well, I think the word you’re looking for is “traumatized.” Poor spencer.

[ Stammers, sighs ] He must have felt so betrayed. Not that I haven’t disappointed my own child. What? Mom, no, no. Just no. What happened between you and curtis, “a,” is none of my business, and “b,” is nothing compared to pretend-stabbing your kid. I don’t even know if there’s a word for that. Yeah, there is a word for it. It’s “assault.” Grabbing someone, hitting them with a blunt object. If anyone says it’s a crime what nikolas cassadine did to his son, they actually mean that literally. Yeah, well, as a parent, you’re doing light years better than he is. Thank you. I appreciate that. Any time. Finish your statement? Yeah. For all the good it did. It just doesn’t make any sense to me. The threats, the stalking. It all stopped when nikolas and i filed for divorce. Why would this person start up again? They’re getting everything they want! Something about all of this feels off. But if we can figure out what that is, it might lead us to whoever’s doing this. You know, nikolas came to visit me at the gallery. Could you have been seen? Yeah, I mean, if I’m under constant surveillance. Which would then mean that I’m not safe anywhere. I’m not safe at my place of business, not where I sleep, not — obviously not in my car, which I don’t even have anymore. And god, kevin, where am I supposed to go? Is there any place left where this psychopath can’t get to me? You’re right. If I’m gonna redeem myself, make amends, I need to start with spencer. Oh, nikolas — I know you said that I should — I should let him come to me, but I need to find my son. Here I am. Spencer, I can’t even begin to tell you how sorry I am, how much I regret — grandmother, I’d like you to meet my girlfriend, esme prince. Oh. Charmed. It’s very nice to meet you. I wish it were under better circumstances. I-I didn’t even know you were seeing someone. Why would you, when, clearly, you don’t know anything about me? Spencer, would you like to have some time alone with your dad? Huh? Oh, no, that’s okay. I have nothing to say to him.

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Oh!Oh! Oh!Oh! Oh, honey, this must be some mistake, ’cause we didn’t order these. I know. Courtesy of the lady at the bar. Oh. Well, girls, what do you think? Should we send them back? I mean, she didn’t have to do this. She knows it’ll take a hell of a lot more than a round of shots to inspire our loyalty. To gh. To gh!To gh! To gh!To gh! -Whoo! -[ Laughs ] Here we go!

[ All chattering ] Whoo! Ooh, I’m saving mine. Deanna: I’m not drinking mine.

[ Laughter, cheering ] -It’s good! Mmm! -Mmm! Vodka. I still can’t believe that nikolas cassadine pretended to stab his own son. Yeah, it was awful. The whole night was just… awful. Honey, what’s wrong? Are you okay? It’s not a big deal. I-it shouldn’t be a big deal. Just forget it. Trina, you know you can tell me anything, right? So, come on. Talk to me. What’s wrong? It turns out spencer… spencer has a girlfriend. Oh, honey. You may not have anything to say to your father tonight, and that’s perfectly understandable. But tomorrow, you mi– on second thought, I do have something to say. I wish you had never come back. And yes, grandmother, I do mean that. I sincerely hope that you won’t mean it forever. All right, I-it’s clear that nothing is going to be resolved here tonight. If you’re on your way out, esme and I will take the launch with you. Okay. Spencer, I want to tell you that I– I can’t stay here one more minute.

[ Sighs ] Nikolas. It didn’t have to be like this. Ava: Whoever is doing this, they have proven time and time again that they can get to me, that they can get to avery, no matter how many bodyguards, no matter how advanced the security system. I know it seems that way. “Seems that way”? The authorities can protect you, ava. No, no, no. I cannot trust in that. I can’t rely on the authorities. I can’t believe it’s come to this, but I cannot risk avery’s safety. I have to get the hell out of port charles, but I have to do it alone. I’m not expecting hearts and flowers or anything like that — I’m not. I just, um — I mean… [ Sighs ] People are really wishing us well — josslyn, my mom, your mom. Well, your mom’s wishing you well. She just tolerates me. But all these people we love, I mean, they think they’re coming to a joyous celebration. And really, it’s just a show for the five families. Okay, our — our wedding is not just a show. You just saidthat, uh, we — yeah, I said the five families have to be dealt with, yes. But it’s still gonna be us up there getting married. I’m actually really nervous about that. I mean, not about the wedding, really. More about after the ceremony, you know? And what’s it gonna be like when we’re married? I mean, when I married sonny the last time you were gone — but before that, all the way back to my first marriage to aj — I mean, I always knew I had you as my best friend and that you’d always be there for me. I mean, if something went wrong and the marriage ended, you would be there, and you were. And now, this time, the marriage is to you. And, w– you’re — you’re my safety net, and I’m marrying my safety net, and I’m really kind of freaking out here. I’m still gonna be your safety net. And I’m counting on you to be mine.

[ Laughs ] You don’t — you don’t need a safety net. But I need you to stand by me. No matter what. I’ll always stand by you no matter what. Okay.

[ Inhales deeply ] Uh, then we’ll just, you know, figure the rest out. You keep saying that, though, you know? I know, but I don’t — I don’t know what’s gonna happen when — when we get married. Nobody who gets married knows, right? I mean, all we can do is — is hope for the best and just trust each other. We’ve got that trust thing down. Yeah, so I need you to remember that — you know, when you start to freak out. I count to 10. You count to 10. Okay, let’s pick a date.

[ Laughs ] Let’s pick a date. Okay.

[ Sighs ] How’s september 17th? September 17th. That works for me.

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