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00:00I love it when my girls can meet me for work.
00:03I know. I'm here before Molly. When does that ever happen?
00:07Well, she's stuck at work, and she'll be here soon, but it gives us a moment to talk.
00:13Okay, what's up?
00:15Turns out your plan's working.
00:18Rick and Ava are turning on each other.
00:22Here are copies of Willow's Timesheets, her last performance review, which was glowing, by the way,
00:28and a list of doctors and nurses who are willing to be with care of the witnesses.
00:33Good, good. This will go a long way at Willow's visitation hearing.
00:37We need as much ammunition as we can get to prove just how stable and reliable she actually is.
00:42Thank you for putting this together.
00:43Of course.
00:45You know, I hope Willow realizes what a good friend you are.
00:48Oh, well, I'm not the one taking her case pro bono.
00:51I still can't believe the way you just jumped in to help her out like that.
00:55It's very generous.
00:56I mean, generous doesn't even cover it.
01:00Your good opinion of me is all the reward I need.
01:06Oh, hey, I'm glad I ran into you.
01:09I wanted to tell you that Mac is having a barbecue, and he would love for you to be there.
01:16Yeah, no, I don't think I have any outstanding warrants currently, so I'm in.
01:20Oh, great. James will be very happy to see you. And Mac is inviting practically everyone he knows, family, friends, everyone from the station, including the DA's office.
01:32I'm assuming that probably includes Molly Lansing Davis, too.
01:37She's on the guest list.
01:41Well, then you better take me off of it.
01:43So while you're at Dalton's lecture, I'll use the master key you grabbed to get into Dalton's lab if I see anything.
01:49I know we talked about this already, but on second thought, I really think I need to do this alone.
01:53Why?
01:53Because if something goes wrong, I want the responsibility for it to fall on me.
01:59It's not fair to ask you to put yourself at risk like that.
02:02No, I volunteered.
02:04The chances of success are much better if you keep Dalton busy, while I get proof that he's doing animal testing.
02:10Isn't that what you want?
02:11Yeah, but...
02:12Face it, this is a two-person job.
02:15So you're stuck with me.
02:16You two, all right, this whole thing, right now, without that, it ends right now.
02:29Well, look at you!
02:30Hey!
02:32You feeling as good as you look?
02:34Well, my back feels great.
02:36Thanks to that amazing physical therapist you set me up with.
02:38I love that guy.
02:39I'm going to miss him.
02:41Wait, are you done with PT already?
02:43Well, that's the thing.
02:44He says I could use some more work, like another few sessions, but the insurance company disagrees,
02:49and they're not going to pay any more for my care than they have to.
02:54Thanks for coming.
02:56You sounded like you needed to talk to someone.
02:59Is, uh, she here?
03:02Tracy?
03:02No, my grandmother's out, but I did tell her that you'd be coming by.
03:06Said I needed to talk to you about deception, which is true, but, um,
03:10it was also just an excuse to see you.
03:12Well, Sonny, I messed up.
03:16Still nothing.
03:17You have absolutely no new information about Sidwell after all of these weeks?
03:23I wish I could say we have something on him, but I'm getting nowhere.
03:28Congressman, what a pleasure to see you.
03:29I'd ask you to join me, but I'm afraid I'm meeting.
03:32Who can make time for me?
03:33Before you ask me to resume funding on the Measure C campaign,
03:38you should know it's out of the question.
03:40I don't need your money.
03:43I need whatever you have against Sonny Carindos.
03:47How much do you know about what's going on with Rocco?
04:12Well, I know he found out that Britt Westbourne gave birth to him, not Lulu.
04:18He's all confused, trying to figure out what this all means.
04:22Well, then I'm sure you also know that I am the reason that Rocco found out about Britt in the first place.
04:27You can be as angry with me as you want, Uncle Sonny, so go ahead.
04:31Let me have it.
04:33We're going to fight this, but I'm going to need a statement from your physical therapist
04:37saying that you need more sessions, and I'm sure we can get this approved.
04:41I don't know, Stella.
04:42You've already done so much for me.
04:45Don't be silly.
04:46You need treatment, and it's their responsibility to pay for it.
04:50I've said it before.
04:51I'll say it again.
04:53You're an angel.
04:55Well.
04:55Don't shrug it off.
04:57I mean it.
04:57I don't want to think about the state I would be in if it wasn't for you.
05:01It's all because of Tracy Quarter.
05:02Oh, you need to remember that Tracy is a very good friend of mine.
05:07All right.
05:08Well, there you go.
05:09As if I needed any more proof of your Olympian generosity of spirit.
05:16Sidwell's paying me a lot of money.
05:18Triple what I've made in the past.
05:20And the work I'm doing for him is challenging, but quite frankly, it keeps me on my toes, which I enjoy.
05:29Well, I'm really glad to hear that.
05:32I think that's great.
05:33It's probably an asset, you know.
05:36Sidwell is probably more likely to trust you if he knows that you're invested.
05:41That's true.
05:42To a point.
05:44I've been trying to get a look at the illegal side of Sidwell's business, but so far, I can't seem to tie him to the fire at Charlie's.
05:55And what about any possible smuggling operations that he's got going on?
06:00No.
06:01Nothing.
06:01Nothing?
06:03Look, I know the guy is as dirty as they come.
06:06You know, the fact that he's this good at hiding it just proves that point.
06:12Do you think it's possible that there's somebody else who's helping to pull all of this off?
06:18Yes.
06:19I think Sidwell is running the illegal side of his business through his son.
06:23I'm afraid I must respectfully decline your request.
06:26I have no interest in angering Charlie Corifors.
06:29We both know you don't care about him.
06:32I imagine this has less to do with Sonny than it has to do with Michael, his ex-wife, using the father to get the son on her behalf.
06:41Yeah, well, Willow's children were stolen from her.
06:45That must be terrible for her.
06:49But I'm sorry.
06:50I can't help her.
06:52I don't like you get it.
06:54I'm not asking.
06:54All that matters to me is I help Willow get her children back.
07:01So, you give me something that I can use against Sonny Carintos or I promise you I will make your life very difficult.
07:11You wouldn't be threatening me now, would you?
07:17Once Ava gets her final payment, she's going to tell me the location of Rick's total car.
07:22And then she's going to hand over the footage from the garage camera.
07:25And once all that's done, hopefully this nightmare will be over.
07:28If Ava keeps her word.
07:33But until I see that both the car and the footage have been destroyed, I'm not going to actually believe we're in the clear.
07:40Neither do I.
07:42And still, I thought you'd be a little more excited about it.
07:45Something else bothering you?
07:48No, nothing.
07:49I just, I know how you feel about the law.
07:53And hearing you talk about doing shady business with Ava is hard.
07:59I'm really sorry I put you in this position.
08:02I know that you are.
08:03And I also know that you now realize how serious this was.
08:09And I'm very glad that you're back in therapy.
08:12Yeah, therapy's been incredibly helpful.
08:15I never should have stopped going.
08:16Good.
08:16You're going now and you're going to keep going, right?
08:19Yes.
08:21Listen, I was very skeptical about your Rick and Ava plan.
08:24But it's working.
08:27I'm so glad.
08:28I only wish I could have kept Molly out of it.
08:31I thought you and Molly were friends.
08:33We were.
08:35We are?
08:36I don't know.
08:37I think Molly's great, but she's furious at me right now.
08:40What did you do?
08:42Nothing.
08:42Really?
08:43Nothing.
08:43No, she just went off on me the other day.
08:46Normally, I know exactly why I'm in trouble, but this time it's a mystery.
08:51Well, mysteries are meant to be solved, and hopefully before the barbecue.
08:55Please.
08:56It would mean so much to Mac.
08:59All right.
09:00I'll be there.
09:02Anything for Mac.
09:03I had to run home, and I could hear Outback barking all the way through the lobby.
09:09Now, I've already told you that my building doesn't allow for dogs.
09:14Okay?
09:14All it's going to take is one person reporting us to the HOA, and we are out.
09:19O-U-T.
09:21Well, I'm sorry.
09:21I think she just gets lonely sometimes, but we're going to make that schedule and make
09:24sure she's not left alone.
09:25Yes, we are going to make the schedule, but until then...
09:28No, any other day, and I totally would, but I have to go to campus for Dalton's lecture.
09:35I can't watch while I'm lifeguarding, and Olivia's out of town, so she can't either, so...
09:40So, what, I'm supposed to look after her?
09:42I have to go to work, you understand?
09:44No, you're the police commissioner.
09:45Nobody outranks you.
09:46Seriously, who's going to tell you that you can't bring her to work with you?
09:49Okay, fine.
09:50I'll take her today.
09:52What are you two home?
09:54I'm not sure because I have to clean up after the lecture.
09:57Yeah, I'm going to be going to the lecture, too.
09:59What?
10:00To support Emma.
10:03Right.
10:04We'll enjoy the lecture.
10:06I'll see you tonight.
10:08All right, come on.
10:08Let's take care of the city.
10:10Come on.
10:11Look, they're on patrol.
10:14No.
10:15No, no.
10:16Hi, Grandma.
10:19Why would you tell her that you're coming with me?
10:24It looked like the talk you were having with Emma and Gio was a little tense.
10:29Let me guess.
10:30Out back?
10:32No.
10:33It's Emma.
10:34Yeah.
10:35I think that my granddaughter is...
10:38She's going to make a move against Dom tonight.
10:43I'm so sorry, Uncle Sonny.
10:45I was so focused on getting back at Lulu that I ended up hurting Rocco, and I'm never going
10:50to be able to forgive myself.
10:51Hey, stop beating yourself up.
10:54Yes, Rocco finding out about Britt that, you know, threw him for a loop, but he's okay.
11:01I just saw him at the softball game.
11:02He's laughing.
11:03He's having a good time.
11:05Really?
11:05That's such a relief.
11:06Rocco's a lot tougher than people give him credit for.
11:09You might be right about that.
11:11I mean, he told me himself that he was glad to know the truth.
11:14I was just afraid that he was just telling me what I wanted to hear.
11:16My understanding is Rocco found that file by accident.
11:25But listening to you talk, did you want him to find that file?
11:31Yes, it's exactly what I wanted.
11:35I don't know that you need to worry, Christina.
11:38From what Molly said, you've successfully warned her away from Cody.
11:42Yeah, telling Molly that Cody was a con man definitely did the trick.
11:48That's the truth, isn't it?
11:50It's just not the whole truth.
11:52Okay, what are you leaving out?
11:53The fact that Cody really likes her, I think.
11:57Hmm, really?
11:58Part of the whole reason he agreed to this Ava and Rick deal was for Molly's sake.
12:04And the night of the fire, Cody was really there for her.
12:06He never left her side.
12:09I think he actually cares about her.
12:11Are you saying that you regret coming between Molly and Cody?
12:16Jocelyn left her position with Dalton, and then Emma stepped right into her shoes.
12:21And you're still worried about her being around him?
12:24Oh, yeah, more than ever.
12:26I'm convinced that he's a bad actor.
12:29And then Emma's just trying to prove it.
12:32I didn't think it was a big deal to tell your grandma I was going to the lecture.
12:36She doesn't like that I'm working with Dalton.
12:38I'm sorry, but someone has to expose that man as soon as possible.
12:42So tonight, we'll make sure that everyone knows that Dalton's doing animal testing.
12:51Then PCU won't be able to just look the other way.
12:55That's giving me a axe.
12:56Hi.
13:01Can you put me through to the fire department?
13:03Please send me.
13:03Yeah.
13:05Oh.
13:06Chief Fulton?
13:07Hi.
13:08Yeah, it's Commissioner Devane here.
13:10Um, I'm good.
13:12I just wondered, do you happen to know the last time that Odin Hall was inspected over at PCU?
13:17You saved me so much time, I'm telling you.
13:22Hopefully it's enough.
13:23Yeah.
13:23Hi.
13:24Uh, I'm so sorry to interrupt.
13:26Um, my nephew, Dr. Jones, is staying with me, and I need to drop off my extra garage door opener for him.
13:32I managed to get him his own spot under the building.
13:36He's with a patient right now, but if you want to give it to me, I'll make sure he gets it.
13:40Yeah.
13:40Yeah.
13:40Okay.
13:41That's very helpful.
13:42Yeah.
13:43I have patients to see.
13:49Ava?
13:51It's been a minute.
13:54Miss me, do you?
13:55Always.
13:57Have a funny way of showing you.
13:59Well, I'm not the one whose evenings are spent with a guest room-crashing nephew.
14:05Well, I'm, I'm going to head over to the Metro Court pool.
14:10If you want to join me, you're more than welcome.
14:13Yeah, I'm sorry.
14:14I'm kind of busy, um, prepping for Willow's visitation appeal.
14:20I wouldn't want to interfere.
14:23You have a wonderful afternoon, Rick.
14:30Rick, good news.
14:32Deanna says she'll be a character witness.
14:35It's, uh, it's fantastic.
14:39All right.
14:40Can you think of anybody else?
14:44Yeah.
14:44I know that Willow worked with Dr. Park during her ER rotation.
15:03Well, hi.
15:06You, June, um, nice to see you.
15:10How are you?
15:11Not quite sure what to say.
15:13Um, hey, maybe all hope is not lost with Willow.
15:17Maybe she can forgive and, no, she's probably not going to forget.
15:20I'm fine.
15:22Thank you, Lucy.
15:23But I will say I'm very happy that nothing about the wedding came out on anybody's social media accounts.
15:28And I know that was your doing.
15:30Well, I, uh, respect privacy and, of course, the sanctity of the church.
15:37And I appreciate that.
15:40Well, I'll leave you to it.
15:42Enjoy your lunch.
15:43And, uh, don't forget what I asked for.
15:46Do you have any proof that Marco is involved in this?
15:54Well, right now it's just a theory, but Marco and his father are close.
16:00And they spend a lot of time together behind closed doors.
16:03Now, I'm not privy to those discussions, and Sidwell never talks about them.
16:08Do you think it's possible that Sidwell is suspicious of you?
16:14I don't think so.
16:16But Sidwell could keep me public-facing.
16:19Unless I give him a reason not to.
16:22Yeah.
16:23I'm just wondering how long it's going to take for him to bring you into the fold.
16:28I don't know if he ever will.
16:31Not if I don't prove that I'm trustworthy.
16:41Willie.
16:42Hi.
16:43I didn't know you were coming today.
16:45Is Rick coming?
16:46Well, you know, I asked him to come.
16:50But he was too busy hanging on every word coming out of Elizabeth's mouth, so...
16:54I'm sorry.
16:56Oh.
16:57No, you know, don't be.
16:58You were right.
16:58I deserve a hell of a lot better than Rick's Lansing.
17:08Um, so I'm just going to go talk to Emma.
17:12I'll see you later.
17:13Okay.
17:13Okay?
17:13All right, have fun.
17:17Hi.
17:17Hi.
17:18You know, when I texted you, I was going to invite you to come to the pool.
17:22Imagine my surprise to learn you were already here.
17:24Well, it's such a hot day.
17:26Who wouldn't want to be poolside?
17:28No.
17:29I invited Rick, but he said he had to work, so...
17:33Rick's an idiot.
17:34Yeah.
17:35You know what?
17:36I agree with you.
17:36He is an idiot.
17:37It's much too hot a day to work.
17:40Not for that.
17:41Not for giving up the chance to spend the day with you.
17:44Thanks to you, we have a very impressive list of character witnesses to vouch for Willow
17:50at her visitation hearing.
17:52Yeah, I just hope it helps.
17:53Oh, yeah.
17:56Look at what Jake just sent me.
17:59He's with Bucky and Aiden.
18:01They're hacking the few words in Norway.
18:03Isn't it stunning?
18:05Yeah, it really is.
18:07My God, I just want to paint every picture he sends me.
18:11Without the free time, I'm just going to have to look at the photos all day.
18:14Yeah, maybe one day you'll take a sabbatical from GH and devote yourself to your painting.
18:19Maybe even take up a residency.
18:22Yeah, opportunities like that don't happen to people who only paint once in a blue moon.
18:27Maybe you'll find a benefactor or a patron.
18:31Pretty sure that's not going to happen.
18:35I'll never say never.
18:38Sidwell needs to know that I am willing to do whatever it takes to be successful.
18:42And that, despite my past, hearing about his illegal activities won't send me running to the police or anyone else.
18:52I admire your dedication, but just remember you don't have a badge to fall back on now.
18:58It's going to be tricky to negotiate, but I'm willing to take the risk to protect the city.
19:07You know, as sad as I am for Willow and for Drew, I certainly hope their marital implosion won't ruin our lunch because we have something to celebrate.
19:29And it's about exceptional.
19:32Wonderful.
19:33Wonderful.
19:34But should we wait for Jordan before we toast our good fortune?
19:38I had absolutely no idea Jordan was joining us.
19:43I was hoping our lunch would be more intimate.
19:48Oh, Lucy, nothing would delight me more.
19:53But I would never presume to make the first move.
19:58Presume away?
19:59Sorry, I'm late.
20:02I was held up in court.
20:03No worries.
20:04Listen, before we look at the menu, I have a plan for Scout and I wanted to run it by you and I'm going to need your help.
20:16Drew, you're late.
20:18I know.
20:18My apologies.
20:19I ran into Stella Henry over at G.H. after my physical therapy.
20:22And I thought I'd signed every single form known to man, but I guess I forgot one.
20:28And apparently that missing signature is all at the insurance companies to deny me access to rehab.
20:33And, you know, the claim doesn't.
20:37Okay, I'm sorry.
20:38I'm fine.
20:38I'm fine.
20:39I'm sure you didn't call me down here to discuss my health.
20:43No, I really didn't.
20:45I need to figure out how we're going to get Willow custody of her kids.
20:50G.H. still wants nothing to do with me.
20:55Thinks I didn't want him when I was a teenager and that I don't care about him now.
21:02Breaks my heart to think that he could believe that about me.
21:06Listen to me.
21:08What you did for G.H. gave him a chance at a better life.
21:14That is love.
21:15And I believe one day G.H. is going to understand that.
21:22Well, I pray for that every night.
21:26But Lulu went digging in my past for one reason.
21:29To hurt me.
21:30She was just so driven to expose me.
21:32She didn't care who she hurt.
21:34And I wanted to hurt her back.
21:36It's all right.
21:37I understand that.
21:39That's the thing.
21:40Once I got the chance, I couldn't go through with it.
21:43And look, I know that Lulu doesn't believe me.
21:45But I hope that you do.
21:46Uncle Sonny, I swear on my son's life, I did not leave that file out for Rocco to find.
21:55Come on.
21:57Me too.
21:58And Scout will love it.
21:59But do you really think Drew's going to go for it?
22:02I have no idea anymore what you were going to go for and not go for.
22:06But we're Sam's family.
22:08And I think we should be entitled to spend more time with Scout.
22:13And I don't know that Drew understands that.
22:16And Drew respects you.
22:18Tell us that.
22:19And it's not all on you.
22:20We all have to speak up for Sam.
22:24If I was Willow's attorney, I would be more than happy to advise her on the best possible
22:30of this election, but I'm not.
22:32Well, far as I know, she is still being represented by Rick Lansing with Nina picking up the tag.
22:38What?
22:38No.
22:39No, Willow wants nothing to do with Nina.
22:43I will pay your fees, okay?
22:44Whatever it takes.
22:46She needs our help.
22:49Okay, fine.
22:50If, you know, she's amenable, then so be it.
22:52But you got to know, there's no easy answers here.
22:56Drew, she lost custody of her children and had a meltdown in court.
23:04I mean, no matter what we do, she's not going to see her kids for a long time.
23:08I believe you, Brooklyn.
23:11Rocco was going to find out about Britt eventually from, you know, Dante or Lulu.
23:17It just wasn't on their list of priorities.
23:20You've had other things to deal with.
23:21Yes, they have, and it could have been a lot worse.
23:24You know, he could have found out from Liesl.
23:28That's definitely not a win, but it's also not a loss.
23:31I'll take it.
23:32Yeah.
23:32Well, speaking of losses, looks like I'm out of deception.
23:38How's everybody doing?
23:40How's the company?
23:41About that, Uncle Sonny, I've actually got some really good news.
23:44So, how'd it go with city council?
23:50Well, the mayor's office was thrilled with your very generous donation to the park beautification project.
23:57Oh.
23:58Well, I must give credit where it's due.
24:00It was all Lucy's idea.
24:04Actually, I think I should be running the city.
24:08Doesn't deception keep you busy enough?
24:10Well, frankly, yes.
24:11But, you know, I would make some time.
24:16John, one of the reasons that we are here is that Lucy has an update for us on deception.
24:24Um, I do, and I'd like to share it, but I need to know, what are you duty-bound to disclose?
24:31Not a thing.
24:32I'm in the private sector now, so anything we discuss here with Jens falls under my NDA.
24:37I can vouch for John's discretion.
24:41Well, in that case, I'm so glad that you could hang out today.
24:47Me too.
24:49I really needed this.
24:51Same.
24:51Okay, um, so, at the risk of hurting the moment, I got a, I got a text from Joss, from Australia, and, uh, she had a message for you.
25:07Hmm.
25:08Let me guess, let me guess, I shouldn't work with Dalton?
25:13Yeah.
25:14She's really worried about you.
25:18Josslyn's your friend, and you have every single right to back her up, but I just...
25:22Josslyn is my best friend, and I love her.
25:26And she's not perfect, and she's not always right, but I do trust her.
25:31And if she feels like Dalton is a problem, you should really think twice about taking that job.
25:38Sorry, I had to bring out back with me.
25:43I didn't have an option today.
25:45Oh, please.
25:46You know how much I love dogs, and she's just adorable.
25:49She is cute.
25:50Yeah.
25:52So, uh, tell me, where's the PCPD on, uh, the fire at Charlie's and the disappearance of Marco Rios?
26:00Okay.
26:00There is what we can prove, and then there is what we believe.
26:06So, we believe that Sidwell used some of Selena Wu's people to torch Sunny's daughter's place of business.
26:13I see.
26:14Probably to ram it home one more time to the public that Sunny is a magnet for violence.
26:18Yeah, probably.
26:20And then we recovered the arsonist bodies from the harbor, and we believe that Sidwell killed them.
26:27But you can't prove it.
26:28No.
26:29What about Marco?
26:31You know, he just says that he had a flat tire or something, and Lucas has already filed a complaint about Sunny with us.
26:38But without a victim, you know, we don't have a crime.
26:43Mayor Collins, I've been waiting and waiting to speak to you to report a crime.
26:47And now I find out you're meeting with the perpetrator.
26:55Right in the middle of a meeting.
26:58If you would like to make an appointment, I would be happy to meet with you to address all of your concerns.
27:03I know how busy you are, and I can't wait for you to have an opening.
27:07I spent a great deal of money to buy and maintain my apartment, and I deserve the right to protect my investment.
27:14Well, Mabel, I don't see how I'm devaluing your property.
27:18You two know each other?
27:19Mabel is the president of our HOA.
27:21Anna knows our building doesn't allow dogs.
27:24She's in direct violation of HOA rules.
27:27Well, I don't have a pet.
27:30Do you have proof that the commissioner has a dog?
27:34I listen to the proof morning, noon, and night.
27:42That could be any dog, really.
27:44Hello?
27:54Hi, yes, thanks for getting back to me.
27:56I, um, I was just wondering when I could pick up the keys to the lecture, huh?
27:59What do you mean the lecture's been canceled?
28:05This is down to Willow.
28:07She's got to prove that she's stable, that she can find a place to live, that she can hold down a job.
28:11Most importantly, no more erratic behavior in public.
28:17Now, admittedly, the court has got an interest in reuniting children with their mother, but this is gonna take some time.
28:24Well, then you focus on Michael.
28:26You make him look like an unfit parent.
28:28You know what? Unless you've got a video of him robbing a bank, that's gonna be difficult.
28:33Because right now, Michael looks like a saint.
28:36Do you think about it, okay?
28:38He was badly injured, and his wife left him for his uncle.
28:42And I know you think somehow tearing him down to the studs is gonna get those kids back.
28:46That Willow will be so grateful that she'll forgive and forget that she'll throw herself at you.
28:51But that's not the way to do it.
28:52This is not about gratitude. This is not about that.
28:55I'm just trying to remind Willow how much we still love each other, how far I would go for her.
29:03True and Martin are over there. Why don't you just go ask him now?
29:10Because it's gonna involve groveling, and I'd rather if the two of you didn't witness that.
29:14Okay. Why don't we go to the pool, if you're okay with that?
29:23Yeah, thanks for thinking of me. Every time I go to the pool, it gets a little bit easier.
29:29In fact, I'm gonna go over there ahead of you and get us a table.
29:34Okay. That'd be great. I'll, um, use the restroom while Mom chats with Drew.
29:40Okay.
29:40Oh, chat. Yeah, that's a good way to look at it.
29:47How do I look? Calm? Accepting? Reasonable?
29:51All three.
29:53Just remember, you're doing this for Sam.
29:56That's what I needed to hear.
30:05If you can't find anything incriminating on Michael, start digging up something on Sonny.
30:11Well, that would be a little risky, don't you think?
30:15I'm sorry to interrupt. It's nice to see you, Martin.
30:18You too.
30:18Would you mind terribly if I had a word alone with Drew?
30:21Actually, that would be more than fun. I've got another matter to attend to. I'll be inside.
30:26Okay, just get it done, Martin.
30:31Alexis, what can I do for you?
30:33Well, it's not for me. It's for Scott.
30:38Elizabeth.
30:39Mm-hmm?
30:40Mind signing this for the patient at 715?
30:43Okay.
30:44I want to document her hypertension so we can get her medications covered.
30:48She's been on this medication forever. I can't believe we still have to document it.
30:55I find it very satisfying when insurance companies are forced to do the right thing and pay for treatment.
31:02Well, when I talk to them, it makes me want to pull my hair out. And theirs.
31:06Mm-hmm.
31:06But what would we do without you?
31:11Thank you for agreeing to see me.
31:13Absolutely. I assume this has something to do with Willow's visitation here.
31:17And you're still representing her, aren't you?
31:19Yes, I am. But that's not what I want to talk to you about.
31:23I'd like to retain you as my personal legal counsel.
31:29Well, okay. I'm always looking for new clients.
31:32But I think it's fair to warn you that my rates have just gone up.
31:42Would you hand me my ice water?
31:44It's a water.
31:46Yeah, yeah.
31:48It's a real scorcher.
32:02Oh, that's better.
32:03It feels so good.
32:06You should try it.
32:08No, I don't.
32:09I don't think I'm as tough as you are.
32:13I think you're plenty tough.
32:17Let me prove it to you.
32:18It's cold.
32:26It's cold.
32:27I know.
32:29But it's good.
32:31It's refreshing.
32:32It's definitely something.
32:34We're originally planning to go to the police with our financials, but then we took a vote and we decided that there was no upside in asking the cops to investigate.
32:54I just want you to know that I would never knowingly expose you or your company to anything illegal.
33:03I do know that.
33:04I trust you, Uncle Sonny.
33:05I knew it had to be a mistake.
33:07I appreciate that.
33:08I'm glad we talked and straightened this thing out because, you know, the most important thing is that we never lose the connection we have with each other.
33:22It's not possible.
33:23Deception was made aware of some financial improprieties by one of our investors, who has since divested himself completely from the company.
33:39Let me guess.
33:41Sonny Crouch.
33:43We originally thought maybe we should go to the police, share our financial records in the spirit of cooperation, good faith.
33:50But then we had a rather lengthy meeting, the ladies of deception, and we voted on it.
33:57We voted against it.
33:58We thought maybe it's just better to let things lie, leave it be, as it were.
34:03Out of curiosity, who was for and who was against?
34:09Well, that is the irony of ironies.
34:11Tracy and moi, me, we actually voted together, as did Brooklyn.
34:15Maxie, however, still wanted to go to the police.
34:20But, you know, I don't blame her at all because we understand that her stepfather is the chief of detectives.
34:27So even though Maxie was outvoted, she doesn't agree with us, I think she's really a team player, at least to hope.
34:36Yeah, the lecture was canceled because the hall didn't pass the fire code.
34:44You know what?
34:44I bet my grandma's behind it.
34:45I bet you she called the fire department to make it happen.
34:47You really think she'd do that?
34:49Yeah.
34:50Yeah, I think my grandma would do whatever it takes to block me from getting close to Dalton.
34:53So what do we do now?
34:55I'm not going to wait for another perfect opportunity to get into that lab.
34:58So I'm going to make one happen.
35:01Ms. Devang clearly thinks she's above the law, but she has to follow the rules just like everyone else.
35:07And I don't know if you can really afford to be associating with yet another flagrant lawbreaker right now.
35:14I really hope you'll make the right decision here.
35:17Shh.
35:18Okay, bye.
35:21Oh.
35:23I'm so sorry, Laura.
35:25Oh, my goodness.
35:26I don't know why that woman is making so much fuss about...
35:30Can you stop?
35:31I mean, it's just a little dog.
35:34I'll do whatever I can to make sure the outback's a little quieter, you know?
35:38Yeah.
35:38I don't think that's going to be enough.
35:41I have dealt with Mabel on other issues in the past.
35:44She's not afraid to show up anywhere and to make her voice heard loudly.
35:49She is not going to drop this, and it's going to end up being a headache for you and for me.
35:57I'm sorry.
35:57I'm sorry.
35:58Yeah.
35:59I'm sorry.
36:00But I'm afraid you're going to have to find another home for this dog.
36:06Really?
36:07Shh.
36:10Rick's office got in touch with me.
36:13I'm going to be a character witness for Willow.
36:15He's really going above and beyond to help her.
36:21Yeah.
36:22You know, he has made some spectacular mistakes in his life, but there's still a lot of good in him.
36:29I think that's why I've never been able to completely turn my back on him.
36:34Willow's lucky to have you in her life.
36:37Oh, I'm just being a friend.
36:39Rick is doing all the heavy love scene.
36:41Yes, he is.
36:42Because, Rick, it seems we'll do just about anything for you.
36:49All right.
36:50It's official.
36:51And now your lawyer, attorney-client privilege applies.
36:54I'll start by saying that because you're willing to pay my rather hefty retainer,
36:59this must be about something pretty important.
37:02Very important and very lucrative.
37:05I entered into a partnership with Ava Jerome, and now I need to extricate myself from it.
37:14I need to sever all ties with Ava, but it has to be legal and it has to be airtight.
37:20And Ava can't know anything about it until the very last possible moment.
37:25You're a gorgeous woman, Ava.
37:29The last time I got this close, she slapped me.
37:33I don't want to overstep again.
37:36Maybe that's a risk you ought to be willing to take.
37:51Any tables by the pool?
37:53So, actually, there's a bunch of obnoxious teenagers up there right now.
37:57Why don't we just go to the lake?
37:59Sure.
38:01Great.
38:02So, Scout really loves her dance classes, so...
38:06I thought it would be fun if Christina, Molly, and I took her to New York to see the ballet.
38:12And I believe she has the second Friday in September off from school,
38:16and I thought that would be a great time to take her.
38:18With your permission, of course.
38:20Yeah, that would have been so nice.
38:22Yeah, but Scout already has plans that weekend.
38:24I'm taking her to D.C. to visit schools.
38:27For when we move.
38:32On the next General Hospital, we have some unfinished business.
38:35Why the mystery, what'd she want to see us for?
38:37Wouldn't happen at all for her view.
38:39Do you really think that Willow is better off now?
38:42Isn't this supposed to be about what Scout needs?
38:44You can tell him I'm on strike.
38:46You can tell him I'm on strike.
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